The TERRIFYING Police Interceptors Ambulance Chase | Ben Pearson

This was one of the craziest chases that I have ever been involved with. We chased a stolen ambulance which ended up crashing onto a live level crossing with the train seconds away... Many of you will have seen this on Police Interceptors, but I thought I would go into slightly more detail on what actually happened, and our mindset that you didn't get to see on TV.
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[@BenPearson1965]

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[@Manny4uel]

What episode was this

[@01cthompson]

Book ordered 👍

[@MaddSusie]

Are you planning on releasing them for audible?

[@BenPearson1965]

The first book will be on audible very soon 👌🏻

[@MaddSusie]

@@BenPearson1965 I look forward to listening to it.

[@richardclarke376]

Just looked up this case. The man driving the ambulance caused a fatal accident. He drove for 37 miles at speeds up to 92mph endangering the public. Only by a stroke of luck did he not cause a 100 mph train derailment. He was a banned driver with seven previous convictions. In November 2018 he was sentenced to 22 months jail of which he will have served 11. How utterly ridiculous the UK justice system is

[@alisonhilll4317]

Well said.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

I also noticed a "Usual Suspect" .... Just saying.

[@DS-um9hi]

Shocking case, can't believe the NHS employed him.

[@DS-um9hi]

@@patagualianmostly7437 you mean a criminal I guess... Just saying.

[@TestGearJunkie.]

@@DS-um9hi They didn't, it was a decommissioned ambulance.

[@trainmastergeneral]

Interesting (nerdy) fact - this type of level crossing is interlocked with the signals on the railway so unless the barriers are detected in the down position then the signaller can't clear the signal to a proceed aspect. When a vehicle crashes through the barrier like this, the crossing loses detection and reverts all signals protecting the crossing back to danger and the CCTV monitor in the signal box (in this case at York) comes on to show the signaller that there's something potentially fouling the line. The signaller can then put out an emergency REC call to drivers in the area to stop immediately through the GSMR radio system in a train cab. In this instance the train had already passed the signal protecting the crossing and the linespeed here is 95mph so there was very little that could be done to stop this train in time, but thankfully it missed it. I also remember at almost exactly the same time, a van went through Cononley level crossing too! In fact, I think I still have the train crew updates on this incident from Northern control! 😁

[@Nickelbippy]

Thanks for the insight that took time

[@philpullan8595]

Thanks for sharing. . Very interesting

[@invinciblevettel5]

Ben! I've had an idea! Have you ever considered a teaching position at a police training centre? You have loads of experience and qualifications, you're very good at explaining things with invaluable insight and logic. I also think you have the right personality and approach to instruct new recruits and would be absolutely perfect for the role. The difference you could make for these new Bobby's would be priceless and in due course would save lives.

[@mattchadders9776]

It would even be nice if Ben could speak in a few secondary schools or colleges. That would possibly change a few life paths for some kids

[@codymacauley_953]

This is a great idea!!

[@invinciblevettel5]

@@mattchadders9776 He could do both

[@ylagkamiy1824]

@@mattchadders9776 you have high expectations of kids, alot of us 'kids' pull wool over our parents eyes til our parents aren't around

[@sammyg6387]

Another frightening story told Ben, I could listen to you all day!…great news about the book, I finished your first one and loved your honesty and bravery, I’ll look forward to reading this one…..thanks again for your superb video’s 👍🏼❤️

[@bigfatjoshsbigfateats7443]

Ben would you ever do an audio version of your book? The way you tell stories is amazing and I’d love to hear the book with you narrating it

[@ElliottRodgers]

I'd love Audible version of Ben's books.

[@susananderson1071]

Looking forward to reading the new book.

[@tonystrange7224]

I remember this incident, had no idea you were involved Ben. Can't imagine the carnage if the train was coming from the other direction. The trains hammer past Crosshills level crossing.

[@omarmatin1052]

Big respect for you Ben and the rest of the police force.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Hah... The Police "Force" .... if only, eh? Not the Crap "Service" forced upon us by do-goodies and hand wringing excuse mongerers!

[@aladeengbtv2186]

Love these type of 'behind the scenes' videos 👍 our emergency workers are true hero's. Stay safe Ben

[@SpeediCraftGuys]

Really enjoying these Ben, keep it up!!

[@CalicoKate13]

I remember seeing this episode on TV.....So incredibly lucky that the ambulance narrowly missed the passing train. It must have been absolutely terrifying and I can't even begin to pretend to understand what that must have felt like.

[@ImRhys]

Ben could you do the audiobook reading of your books? I enjoy audiobooks and your stories, so it'd be great having you read the books. Cheers! Keep it up!

[@willbrant2160]

I would love this

[@Nickelbippy]

Ben reading his own audio book? MASSIVE!

[@lucyhardy-styles-shield2728]

YAYAYAY! I loved that episode, that was amazing. You guys were amazing on Interceptors

[@Si-65]

Book ordered, thanks again for what you did. You are a gent, I look forward to your videos every week.

[@bradwaterhouse9231]

Got so much time for you pal, hero. Looking forward to reading the new book.

[@royjennison3916]

well done Ben , great work from you as all ways

[@jonathancragg9289]

Went through a stage of watching auditors who film outside random places eg police stations. Seeing officers have to put up with that without knowing how full the rucksack is. Definitely changes my opinion on the police and makes you think why we have such a bad proseption of the police. Great video thank you.

[@tobo7752]

The best part about your channel is hearing all theese stories and knowing exactly where your on about

[@d8gty392]

Wow….. You are inspirational Ben! Keep the videos coming

[@lewisarthur6778]

Brill video as always, just started reading handcuffed emotions, already hooked. Can't wait to start HT23. 👍

[@michaellamdffbjhuhgvvcgfch5420]

Hi Ben, thank you for another awesome story, yea I remembered watching this episode. Very scary actually. Good job no injuries at time.

[@alangaming2003]

To have a stolen Ambulance on a level crossing is crazy but keep on making the videos Ben I just love it

[@simonfowler7561]

Ben, I thank you for everything you did for the UK people mate and your stories are GREAT please keep em coming!!! Thanks Simon

[@Gary87]

Watching this episode we didn’t get to hear you and baby Ben talk about this. Watching this KZbin video is more informative and scary than the tv episode

[@HamishG199]

What episode and series is it

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Started watching this in my lunch break at work..... Let's just say the episode over ran my lunch break as I was so enthralled in the episode!

[@UK_Sgt_7094]

really like listening to these discussions as I have seen and done a lot of shit in the Army after 18 years and 6 operational tours so can totally relate to Ben. Would be great to see him discuss his work and trade stories with someone from the forces who has actually been in the shit as well.

[@dannielleward7566]

Top man ben love your content mate keep doing your thing pal

[@ZootZootTesla]

Hey Ben! Your stories are awesome to listen to especially because it reminds me of when my grandad would share his police stories as he was a lifelong copper :) I was wondering if you will ever talk about how you think policing has changed since you've joined up until you've left sometime?

[@welshpete12]

Respects to you and other officers who risk their lives every day for us , the general public ! I'm retired railway , there is always as two phones on crossings . One either side of the line that goes directedly though to the signalman . Ring him and he will stop trains . There is also a emergence radio system where they can talk directly to the train driver .

[@leonbishop5183]

Really like and respect this guy! ⭐️

[@cloutcobain.0074]

Interesting video mate 👍

[@danielmarshall4587]

I'll keep my eye out for the book Mr pearson, oh and thank you for the vid.

[@rhod7703]

Love the music... adds intensity to vid, v nice.

[@haleyandrews1310]

You are truly amazing! I've always been someone who will help if I see someone hurt or in danger. Even though I'm tiny and very girly. I just think that u would want someone to do that if it was you, so do it for others too

[@Nickelbippy]

You are always good for multiple veiws while I decipher what you are saying... (I'm American, I love to learn accents) so not only do I appreciate the content but the way you tell it. Is it strange to know you 'live' in a lot of people's minds? I'm always playing quotes from your stories in my head! 👍☺️

[@emilystembridge9472]

Definitely going to buy your new book, I'm always checking to see if there is a new video to watch! Loved this one, can't wait for the next!

[@karens4503]

I remember watching this episode. Really scary stuff for everyone involved.

[@warrenb666]

Such a legend my hero ❤

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Training and experience help develop instinctive behavior vs planning which involves everything, but gives you time to second guess yourself. Keep healing Ben.

[@karlnufc]

Quality content

[@Zoroarrkk]

14:00 - The classic Trolley Problem. I can't imagine having to make that decision in real life though!

[@chilversc]

Not quite though, as in the trolley problem you're not the one at risk. So this would be more like there's a trolley on the line that might hurt/kill 5 people or you can step in front of it and save them but put yourself at risk.

[@macauleyw34]

Do you have an audio book? Think it would be great to hear you talking about it yourself even though you do these KZbin videos. Keep up the good work 👍

[@ThOnlyRDLZ]

5 minutes in and this is a serious video im starting in the police soon too and it's a massive eye opener. Love your videos as always ben and i remember when this aired and i thought bloody hell. Didnt the gent run and try and nick someones car too?

[@kathrinecoulton5715]

I remember this . Hope your doing OK x

[@Gabrielle-be4wl]

I remember watching this on interceptors ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Nathan-nn9dn]

Can you talk about the challenges, thoughts, situations, and opinions on being a single crew. Being alone in uniform.

[@danielhughes8800]

It could collide but it will be more likely to push it out the way the train great video

[@EmperorMingg]

I always wonder, with the members of the public that get stuck in to help the police… what’s the official opinion on that? I think I’d definitely hesitate because of any potential repercussions, the fact that the police have the equipment and training to handle those situations. I wouldn’t want to be baton’d in the stomach or spiced if the officers I’d try to help would think I’m trying to get stuck into a fight, depending on the situation of course.

[@JorjaMaddisson]

What episode was this? I didn't know you was involved with this ben, Would love to go and watch this again

[@irascalhd4975]

mate your a Diamond and Diamond shine forever thanks for your service

[@debpartin8737]

I remember this show.

[@paulbb27]

Saw this on police interceptors a while back n couldn’t believe a nutter would nick an ambulance& crash it through a level crossing , luckily that train was approaching on the opposite track 😮 absolute madness , like something you see on a movie

[@andrewmorrison6199]

First i knew about this was on the news, then months after, saw it on tv. Miracle that the train missed the ambulance

[@Parkerlee1000]

The Cameraman always survives anyways top lad😅

[@SeanOfDonnell]

Hello Ben. :)

[@murkman99]

I've met and spoken with the person who stole that ambulance before the matter! It is a massive shame because he seemed very nice at the time

[@patagualianmostly7437]

He was still a C#nt though.... Or has that escaped your notice?

[@claretjay]

Know that level crossing well, the trains on the Skipton to Leeds line do not mess about, this could of been a huge incident.

[@adellittle3547]

Oh my God, so close. There’s a knot in my stomach from watching this. This reminds me of the Film The Fugitive when Dr Richard Kimble took an ambulance and a police chase ensued. I’d love to hear your views on the police chase scenes from this film. 😊 I admire those who are Police officers because they do a tough job, being on the front line, working with the public and trying to do their job to the best of their ability. 😊

[@unknown11215]

I remember watching that clip

[@charleswashbourn4209]

Can you please do a video on advance driving and the syllabus, as I would like to do it. Apparently people might get 10% off insurance

[@jenniferholden9397]

Well done lads. They don’t make medals big enough for this type of work. My big brother was in the Lancashire Constabulary, got his years in retired and 6 months later he was diagnosed with Lewey Body Dementia, that’s dementia with Parkinson’s type disease. A nicer lad hasn’t been invented yet, before he went into the police force he trained as a psychiatric nurse ( the family is full of them) so he nursed people who had what he ended up with. Sod’s law. To quote my brother “ if there weren’t bad buggers out there you wouldn’t need police”.

[@sammic974]

I remember that episode and also wondering why someone didn't simply move the ambulance out of the way. Now I understand the reasons. I followed up to see details of what happened originally and then subsequently. The law handcuffed the court to giving this driver only 22 months behind bars, plus a very lengthy ban. This wasn't this man's first tango with traffic offences - it was his 7th or 8th. His traumatic upbringing was cited in mitigation of his actions. Frankly, mine was traumatic too, but I'd never dream of conducting myself like he has done thru life. People have choices. Actions have consequences. The minute you knowingly put lives at risk, it's all on you.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Thank you Sammi C.... It is a question of Self Responsibility. It is Down To You. You And You Alone. Cheers.

[@TestGearJunkie.]

The dilemma is do you move the vehicle and potentially destroy evidence in regard to one death, or do you leave it and risk a 100mph derailment which could kill who knows how many more people..? Damned if you do and damned if you don't.

[@OscarGlassF1]

I remember this episode on channel five I think I was 10 when I was watching it. Believe it or not i started watching police interceptors when I was 5 but my dad was quite reluctant and turned it off after 20 minutes

[@MaddSusie]

You can see it on Ultimate Interceptors on the Channel 5 streaming service.

[@andyo3788]

Love the videos just after seeing the clip of you as a copper I've got to say you look a lot healthier.i bet the the bloke in the ambulance got 3 years if that.our justice system needs sorting out big time..

[@jamieashton4336]

Shane Hughes from Halifax craziness

[@ThOnlyRDLZ]

Is there any plans to release a podcast on spotify? Or an audio book of your books. Id love to listen to them but i just havent got time to sit down with a book.

[@joshb92004]

Have you watched him on JaackMaate’s happy hour podcast? Ben was a guest episode on there, and it was how I found his channel

[@ThOnlyRDLZ]

@@joshb92004 yeah mate. Ive been watching ben since the first video. And way back on police interceptors. I remember watching this ep when it came out

[@status62]

Remember this episode well Ben, scary stuff like, that could have been absolute carnage, he even tried to take the old guys car after causing all that, hope they threw the book at him ❤xxx

[@novaadventures5758]

I remember that one on police interceptors. Is baby Ben still in the force?

[@markgr1nyer]

The train driver would have made an emergency call on a radio which is in every cab. It sends out a message "EMERGENCY EMERGENCY EMERGENCY" and goes out to all trains in the area via the radio and driver are trained to stop the train and not move until it's confirmed as safe to do so. I've heard 2 in my 3 years as a guard and it makes your heart stop, because it's most commonly used when someone gets hit. Just lucky the train was on the other line and was able to make it past, could easily have been another Ufton Nervert or Great Heck. So glad you, babybel ;) and the cameraman didn't have to follow through with your decision

[@simplycharacterized8604]

what episode was this?

[@HamishG199]

What episode and series is it ?

[@mikeemery3937]

14:52: certainly gone off the rails 😂🤣👍🏻

[@mylesaustin4368]

Anyone know what episode and season?

[@adamtomlinson1766]

what episode was this incident on?

[@steuk6510]

I seen it on TV documentary

[@mikeyboy200606]

I had that today on the motorway and their was an accident. The copper was on a bend and I seen people flying up the closed lane so I put myself in the closed lane to help the copper and he took a picture of me. I told the copper the reason why I done it and he said it dont work so I think I'm going to get a TOR for helping him out.

[@jameslambert999]

Top ambulance service trick that! Patient kicks off in the back, give your oppo the secret signal, crash the motor, patient goes down. #skills

[@01cthompson]

We called that trick "Dog in the road".

[@MaddSusie]

I just saw the episode showing the Ambulance a few days ago.

[@jacobdolphin8981]

Which series and episode is it ?

[@MaddSusie]

@@jacobdolphin8981 I saw it in Ultimate Interceptors streaming on the Channel 5 streaming service…. S05E13.

[@stuartmartindale5774]

@@MaddSusie is it really s5ep13

[@MaddSusie]

@@stuartmartindale5774 I think so, need to watch the episode again. It was in Ultimate Interceptors rather than police Interceptors...

[@HamishG199]

It’s not S5E13 I cannot find it on there ( ultimate police interceptors )

[@Zorkki170]

Not a fan of the new music that's been added, it's rather distracting.

[@unknown11215]

Hi

[@Anzle9]

Had the trains body shell been a bit wider that would have been a damage incident at the least

[@martinnaylor]

I remember this lunatic going on the rampage and ive been to Skipton many times on that line and the trains are at full speed,it could have been a lot worse of an accident.

[@anthonylennon8331]

I find it odd that they ran the risk of having the fatal accident evidence being destroyed by a train and causing more death instead of moving it ten yards and salvaging at least the exterior of the ambulance and preventing a possible multiple fatality accident. They got lucky.

[@mooncat1973]

Ben im a train driver based at Leeds, this is Kildwick crossing. The line speed there for the train is 90mph and the type of train involved weighs 200t. The crossing also has CCTV which is monitored by the signaller who is based in York. They would have seen this and sent an emergency call out to the driver to stop his train immediately. The train here is an electric one and requires 25000 volts to operate. Can you imagine had the ambulance had hit the stanchion and brought the overhead wires down as well with live wires trailing the floor.

[@BenPearson1965]

Hi pal. Watch the video on line at pal, the train comes through seconds later at top speed 🤦🏻‍♂️😳

[@kieronvernon5464]

Mate you should really tell more its gripping man as in more videos easier said but I have watched all of them haha

[@coldandaloof7166]

Why are the trains going so fast. That's the most insane part of this whole video to me. Good God that train was booking. Trains here in the US Don't go near that fast. They do about 50 outside of towns they have to slow down to 35 inside cities

[@TestGearJunkie.]

Rail tracks here in the UK are fenced off from public access, it's not generally possible, or at least not easy, for people to get onto the tracks, except perhaps at level crossings like this. I've seen tracks in the US with nothing to separate them from roads or paths, that's the insane bit to me.

[@zahraharrington4614]

Did being a police officer ever put you at risk when you weren’t at work? Eg fear of criminals finding you

[@Mikey_13]

We love you ben We do We love you ben We do We love you ben We do Oooooooo And he’s a fed too

[@BenPearson1965]

Ha ha

[@Mikey_13]

@@BenPearson1965 all jokes aside Love ur video m8 you open up about you negative situations and make them educational due to you bringing light to the conversation and making it funny and bringing your personality through Love ya ben Keep it up And good luck with the book sales Might have to cop one

[@Mikey_13]

No pun intended

[@BenPearson1965]

Cheers dude

[@Mikey_13]

@@BenPearson1965 speaking fact tho Great inspiration to many people Weather it be with policing or down to mental health You help everyone

[@unknown11215]

What's rtc?

[@liambuchanan8904]

Road traffic collision

[@unknown11215]

@@liambuchanan8904 cheers

[@TheUkdan02]

I don't buy the answer to the question about what stopped you moving the ambulance. If that train had hit, there could have potentially been huge loss of life and I would imagine the preservation of multiple lives far outweighs the need to preserve a crime scene. You covered it briefly but the real reason was because the ambulance was on a live train track with a train approaching at over 100mph. You have no reason to be ashamed or have to try and excuse that decision. You made the right call. You could have been killed along with countless people on that train. You have demonstrated time and time again on your channel that you are already hero enough and I take my hat off to you and your colleagues. Not many people can say they have had to make instant life and death decisions for themselves and the public simultaneously!

[@richardperry5538]

Bit worry if that's the way the police would deal with a vehicle stuck on a railway rather than try and push it out the way if a train is coming, what's more worrying is I'm a Train driver.

[@wordie1111]

Ben I have been un fair to u my father was a di in the CID IN THE MET he was in the murder squad of the 1970s in 1974 he got a QGM solved murders and got commend many times his name was Alan wordsworth you can check this out ,he was the real jack regan but in the murder squad and what you were saying about your “ruck sack full of stuff” I think my dad had a 44 ton truck of stuff ,as one moment he was laughing and funny ,the next smashing me round the head ,with his hand with my mum shouting Alan no don’t ,he ruined my childhood,but kind of explained when I was in my early 20s ,when he died I felt relieved,then felt ,too this day I feel guilty for feelings of relief at my makers death ,THE JOB ,as dad referred too it fucked me my 2 older brothers and my mum up realy bad ,I loved my dad cos he was my dad he was a hero and the queen saw this and rewarded him I keep his medal on my proudest shelf with a pic of him ,the old bastard was a total monster,but your experience things you have seen ,has helped me see why our family had too endured such confusion pain and hard times when he was alive it is not just a copper who has a bad time it’s every person that copper is close with he died Xmas 1996 ,of an aneurism at 65 ,fuck me it’s been a ride and till the day I die I feel like I’m still pulling that 44 ton truck ,because of the relief I felt when I did not have too feel the wrath of his presence,every policeman’s family must have a torrid story,this is why I have respect for them .but when they stop me they say “ you seem very nervous “ but I just say nothing and inside I want too say MY DAD WAS A COPPER AND HE BEAT FUCK OUT OF ME SO IM NERVOUS OF COPPERS but I don’t ,I may someday but I’m 53 now ,but the total fear is totally still there. ,what a fucked world we live in, rant over all the best too you and thanks for your service as the yanks say ,yours Richard Neil Wordsworth ps my dad was a South Yorkshire lad wath upon dearne mr Barnsley lad 😂❤

[@lukewoodside9420]

If you ask me, police do not get enough respect. Yes theres a few bad ones, but most of them are good people who are willing to make incredible sacrifices to protect the public. The fact theres a train going through any town at 100 mph is mental, needs to be slowed right down going through level crossings.

[@stuarth540]

Moving the ambulance 10ft away from the track I would have thought would be more important if it was endangering a train with a possible derailment, I dare say with the chase of the ambulance the majority of evidence that that came off probably was important, but if there was still evidence on the ambulance then moving it that 10ft I would say the evidence left on the ambulance will still be there, but I do understand you would have got a GBH of the ear hole if you did move it.. ( Damed if you do and Damed if you don't ), sometimes you cant please the bosses.

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

I think the fact he didn't move it at first is because they didn't know how far the train was, that segment (I believe ) is talking about whu they didn't move it after instead of closing down the rails

[@immyandrobbo]

Ben can u arrest me plz

[@annmillett2077]

I was quite happy driving about until I got bored one day, got on KZbin and had myself a ‘Police Interceptor” fest. Now I’m having a problem sleeping. So...can anyone tell me how Mr Interceptor would know (say, at the side of the road on a Sunday afternoon) that DVLA have my driving licence ‘application”? I’m trundling about supposedly covered by section 88 (I think it is). I didn’t want to renew my LGV entitlement - that’s now way passed its expiration date, which for some unfathomable reason expires the entire licence, and it’s all disappeared into the abyss in Swansea. How do they know not to throw me out onto the hard shoulder with my shopping and the dog while they drag my car onto a low loader and off to the pound? Anyone?

[@joebag6624]

Need to stop adverts at critical moments,,,ruins the suspence

[@TestGearJunkie.]

Get a decent adblocker. Not seen an advert on here for years.