Safe Crossing Explained

School children in Fort Frances will get a lesson today about safety around a rail crossing.

CN Police, along with the OPP, will be taking Grade 4, 5 and 6 students at J.W. Walker School to the McIrvine Road crossing as part of Safe Crossing Week.

Constable Pete LeDrew says they want students to learn how and when to cross safely.

"We're letting them know to listen for the warning bells and watch for the flashing lights," says LeDrew, "if a train is going by, the proper distance to stand away, the ten giant steps, never try to cross the tracks if a train is coming.

LeDrew says says they're also pointing out where the safe and legal crossings are in Fort Frances as well.

A similiar lesson will be given to students at St. Michael's School later this week.