Runner died at level crossing after loud music warning on phoneSam Dudley was killed by a train at a level crossing while wearing headphonesView Image A general view of a level crossing in Formby (Image: James Maloney/Liverpool Echo)A man was fatally struck by an approaching train at a level crossing following a warning from his mobile device, an inquest was told. ‌Sam Dudley had been out jogging in Formby, Liverpool on the morning of 24 August last year when the tragic incident occurred at Hoggs Hill level crossing. ‌CCTV recordings presented at the inquest showed Sam running onto the railway before appearing startled as he became aware a train was coming. Ms Bhardwaj determined that the most probable explanation was that Sam failed to detect the warning signals due to running whilst listening to loud music through his headphones. She stated: "It is more likely than not that Sam did not hear the klaxon because he was running whilst listening to loud music through his headphones...

Source: Daily Mirror February 22, 2026 15:26 UTC