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The French railway company SNCF requiring police intervention after Alexander Kristoff and several other riders in Paris-Roubaix crossing a level crossing while the boom was on the way down.

– Several riders crossed a boom intentionally – and against all safety rules. That millions of TV viewers saw this directly makes incident extremely seriously and irresponsible. It could have ended tragically, writes the state company said in a statement.

– A few seconds later, a TGV train that could hit the main field, they continue.

They now complained to French prosecutors and hope that the police will look into the matter.

See the episode in the video at the top of the article.

The incident took place at Wallers transition in North France with barely 100 kilometers in the race. High speed train passed just a few seconds after the last rider had come through past the obstacle.

– bit on edge

Kristoff were among the last to come over the rails.

– It was a little on edge. I was a bit far behind, so I crawled under the boom. I checked that it was clear, and the train was still a good distance away, said Kristoff TV 2 after the race.

Jury President Guy Dobbalaere defended riders after the race.

– It was not possible for the riders in front to stop safely. The main field was ten meters away when the boom began to be lowered. In theory, those who pass the boom being thrown out of the race, but this time it would be unfair.

– Patterns do not like

Communication Manager in Rail, Kjell Bakken, says Kristoff provides a lousy signal by not stopping the boom.

– To cross level crossing when the boom is down is to take life into their own hands. It is sad that athletes do not think more that they are role models. When one does not like, he said.

Bakken has not even seen the incident, but reacts strongly when he is told of events of Bergens Tidende.

– It is very unfortunate and provides a bad signal. It is associated with danger to cross the track when the boom is down. Trains coming fast and quiet, and in France the rate many as 200 km / h, Bakken said.