crashed his car on to a railway line then told worried helpers to go away before a train smashed into him.A court heard on Friday how Steven McElwee caused the potentially fatal collision on August 15 in his home town of Johnstone, Renfrewshire.The 30-year-old caused nearly £50,000 of damage when he careered through a locked gate guarding the track.
The rear end of his Hyundai IX35 SE came to rest on the railway line in the early hours of the morning after a drinking session with friends.Paisley Sheriff Court a horrified member of the public rushed to his aid after hearing the smash - and seeing McElwee trapped in the vehicle.But the Good Samaritan was unable to free McElwee before a train approached and had to jump out of the way to avoid.
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