THIS is the heart-stopping moment two children are caught on camera on the railway line at Highbridge and Burnham station - moments before a train thundered past.

The shocking photo was taken by a horrified passer-by, who fearing the boys' lives could be in grave danger, called police and alerted First Great Western immediately.

Police officers arrived and told them about the dangers of playing near or on the railway lines. Burnham and Highbridge Neighbourhood police inspector Roger Tolley has warned the boys risked their lives.

British Transport Police are investigating and thanked the Weekly News for bringing it to their attention.

See next week's Weekly News for the full story.