Moments of fear yesterday morning for a distracted motorist who crossed the level crossing at Punta Moro, in the countryside of Alghero, without realizing that the barrier was closing due to the passage of the train.
He thus remained trapped aboard his Fiat Panda, inside the space between the two bars, waiting in vain for the second to rise again.
The driver repeatedly signaled the infringement with sound warnings, proceeding at walking pace, with the final halt, in compliance with railway regulations. "We have forwarded the report of the infringement to the competent authorities", say Arst management, underlining that there has never been a real risk. Only a great scare for the elderly motorist who saw the train headed for Sassari getting closer and closer until it stopped the journey.
