In a remarkable act of bravery, a railway employee in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal saved a man who slipped while trying to board a moving train. The incident, captured in a now-viral video, unfolded at the Bhopal Railway Station when the employee, reportedly on his way home, spotted the passenger slipping dangerously close to the train’s wheels.
Without hesitation, the staffer rushed to the scene and pulled the man away from the edge, ensuring his safety. The passenger remained unharmed.
Train Stopped Just in Time
Other passengers on board, upon witnessing the scene, immediately pulled the emergency chain, bringing the train to a halt. This timely action allowed the rescued man to safely board the train and continue his journey.
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Recurring Safety Concerns on Tracks
This is not an isolated incident. Similar close calls have sparked ongoing concerns about safety near railway tracks. In a recent tragic case at MP’s Dabra Railway Station, two women were struck by the high-speed Shatabdi Express while urinating near the tracks. One woman died on the spot, and the other suffered a severe injury, losing her leg.
Quick Response Saved Another Life in Ujjain
Earlier, at Ujjain Railway Station, two Railway Protection Force (RPF) officers acted swiftly to save a young woman who slipped while trying to deboard a train. Surveillance footage shows the officers rushing towards her and pulling her to safety.
These incidents underline the critical role of alert railway staff and highlight the need for passengers to remain cautious, especially around moving trains.