KTVI-TV St. Louis, MO 8/4/17:
Little blue signs may save lives near railroad crossings
There are still many unanswered questions after an Amtrak train killed prominent St. Louis Attorney Melanie Adams-Swearengen on Wednesday in Macoupin County. But for now, an Illinois Railroad Safety Specialist Chip Pew wants to remind you of a sign on railroad crossings that could save your life if you get stuck.
As you approach most railroad tracks, you’ll see common things like an X labeled Railroad crossing, red flashing lights and a red and white crossing arm. But what you may not notice is a white and blue sign hanging as well. It may be small, but Pew said it could save your life in a moment’s notice.
“Without question and in fact they’ve probably been saving lives around,” he said.
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