Harry Potter fans warned after near misses on Glenfinnan Viaduct [BBC News]





Date: 20/05/2017

Harry Potter fans are risking death by wandering on to a railway line to take photographs of a viaduct used for scenes in the fantasy adventure films. British Transport Police said incidents at the Glenfinnan Viaduct played a part in a 16% rise in railway trespassing offences in Scotland last year. BTP has issued a fresh warning for people to stay away from the area of the West Highland Line. In 2015, a family was among tourists who put themselves in danger. The couple and their child were seen running on the railway line.


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Police say fans are risking their lives trying to take pictures of a location from the Harry Potter films.

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