A trespassing incident occurred near Plymouth around 5:30 pm on the 6th of July. British Transport Police are now appealing for information so that they can warn them and their parents of the dangers.

They have released the CCTV images of the two boys involved in the incident, which caused police, paramedics and the fire services to be dispatched.

No one was located at the time of their arrival; however, CCTV images showed two boys on the track, and lying next to it, filming on their phones.

If anyone thinks that they know the boys or have any information which could help, they are advised to text on 61016 using the reference 505 of 6 July.

Anonymous information can also be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“Every year, my emergency services colleagues and I are faced with the awful consequences of preventable railway accidents. And we don’t just respond, we remember too. Behind every statistic is a real person – a life needlessly lost or irreversibly changed and a family left devastated.

“The number of near misses is a stark reminder about why this campaign is so vital. These films are grounded in real-life experiences and show the terrible impact of a moment’s distraction or misjudgement.

“As the summer holidays begin and more people are out and about, including teenagers and younger children, we’re asking everyone to treat the railway with the seriousness and respect it demands; stay alert, avoid distractions, and never cross except at designated points. It could save your life, or someone else’s.

“I’d encourage people to save 61016 into their phones and text us if they need us. In an emergency always dial 999.”

Chief Inspector Adam Swallow, British Transport Police