THE shocking moment a driver risked disaster by racing under closing level crossing gates, while towing a horsebox, has been captured on camera.

The video of the vegicle pulling out from behind cars, which had already stopped at the Eastgates crossing, in Colchester, has been viewed by more than 18,000 people since Saturday.

Martin Goodyer, who lives in Colchester, captured the video with a dashboard camera in his company car.

He said: “The guy behind me just pulled out and overtook me and the van in front.

“I was absolutely amazed.

“I just can’t believe how idiotic and silly it was.

“I’m just amazed that a person would risk himself, the horse, and the people on the train just to gain a few minutes.”

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