THIS is the heart-stopping moment when a train smashed into a van on a busy level crossing after it got stuck behind the closing barrier.
While the driver had a lucky escape in the terrifying scene, his car was wrecked in collision.
Jaw-dropping CCTV footage of the incident was captured at a level crossing in Poland.
It shows an Opel delivery van trying to make its way through the gap at the last moment.
But the barriers descend before the van can make it to the other side of the crossing, trapping the vehicle on the tracks.
The driver frantically tries to get out of the fraught situation before the train arrives.
The clip shows the van trying its best to manoeuvre in the tight space so the train might not hit the vehicle.
But before the driver can fully move the van off the tracks, the train arrives, sending shards of the vehicle’s side flying.
The rear of the van is completely ripped off, and the remains are sent hurling around within the confines of the crossing.
This incident took place at a level crossing at Wola Filipowska, just outside Kraków.
Mercifully, the driver survived the stunning collision and was able to leave uninjured.
Malopolska Police have added that no passengers on the train were injured either.
A spokesperson said: “A very dangerous incident occurred last Friday before 7am at a guarded railway crossing in Wola Filipowska.
“Despite the seemingly serious road accident, the driver of the Opel delivery van was uninjured.
“Passengers and crew on the Świnoujście-Kraków train also reported no health complaints.
“Investigations into the case are ongoing under the supervision of the prosecutor’s office.”
Polish cops released the footage to remind motorists of the dangers at level crossings.
“Failure to follow these rules can result in a tragic accident,” they said.
“A train can appear at any moment – this is no place to take risks.”
LARSA Pippen looked very different during her recent press tour for Real Housewives of Miami.
Larsa, 51, headed to New York City with her boyfriend and basketballer, Jeff Coby, 31, where she showed off a brand new look during her media interviews.
The Real Housewives of Miami alum stopped in to Good Night New York on Fox 5 where she gave updates on her life, relationships and even shared her thoughts on how often a couple should be having sex.
But people watching the segment took to social media to talk about Larsa’s different look and speculated that she’s had further cosmetic enhancements.
“Larsa got a new face for the summer…” wrote one person on Reddit.
Another person on X, formerly Twitter commented: “I wish Larsa just left her face alone!! Man.”
And a third posted: “Larsa what made you think you needed to change your whole face and body?”
While Larsa has not confirmed any additional work to her face, she previously disclosed the cosmetic enhancements she’s had done.
“I’ve had my nose done. I’ve had my lips done. And that’s basically it,” she said during the RHOM season 5 reunion and also added that she’s had a boob job.
“I’m into trends and I feel like whatever makes me feel good and look good, I’m willing to do. I’m that person. I’m very happy with the way I look.”
Larsa rose to fame in 1997 after she tied the knot with NBA legend Scottie Pippen but they separated in 2018 and finalized their divorce three years later.
During their marriage, the Pippens welcomed four children, Scotty Jr, Preston, Justin, and Sophia.
Outside of managing her high-end jewelry line, Larsa Marie, has also made several TV appearances over the years on shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Selling Sunset, The Wendy Williams Show, and The Real Housewives of Miami.
When she is not working, she can often be found posting about her life on Instagram to over 5.4 million followers.
Since Larsa’s divorce was finalized, she has not re-married, but she did date with the son of Pippen’s former Chicago Bulls teammate, Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus.
Their relationship raised eyebrows over their 16 year age gap, but she said age does not matter, and had dated man her own age before she got with current squeeze, Jeff.
“I’m with you I want to be with,” Larsa said on Good Night New York adding that her and Jeff, “we have so much fun together, we have so much in common.”
