VIDEO: Family taking photos on train tracks narrowly escape tragedy

Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A Pennsylvania family photo shoot almost ended in tragedy as a train barrels toward the family posing on the tracks.

The group which included at least four children decided to take pictures on active train tracks.
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Within minutes, the expected happened and a train started barreling toward them.

The video shows kids scatter as an adult scoops up a toddler.
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Fortunately, everyone managed to escape, but officials are using the video as an example of why it's illegal to walk on train tracks.
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