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Harrison’s Story

This film, based on the real-life story, encourages students to consider the potential dangers of trespassing on the railway or land near the railway. Harrison was only playing football with his friends. He didn’t expect the electricity to jump.

This resource contains real-life stories about rail incidents including death, which may be distressing to some viewers. The content is presented for educational purposes to raise awareness and understanding.

To run this activity, play the film below. Further information, along with discussion questions, can be found in the teacher guidance.

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