A man sleeping on a railway track in Prayagraj was saved by a vigilant loco pilot who stopped the train in time and removed him from danger.
A dramatic incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district when a man was discovered sleeping on a live railway track. The alarming event, captured on video and widely shared on social media platform X, showcases a moment of both danger and human intervention.
The footage reveals the man, who was holding an umbrella, resting on the railway track in the Mau Aimma area of Prayagraj. Despite the train’s horn blaring, he remained unresponsive. The situation was dire as a train approached at high speed. Thanks to the keen observation of the loco pilot, the train came to a halt just in time, narrowly avoiding a tragic accident.
प्रयागराज, यूपी में रेल पटरी पर एक व्यक्ति छतरी लगाकर सो रहा था। ये देखकर लोको पायलट ने ट्रेन रोक दी। फिर उसको जगाया, पटरी से हटाया। तब ट्रेन आगे बढ़ी।
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The pilot's quick thinking did not end with merely stopping the train. Demonstrating remarkable humanity and professionalism, he disembarked, gently woke the sleeping man, and ensured his safety by removing him from the track. Once the man was safely away, the train continued on its journey.
The incident, which has garnered over 7.8 lakh views online, sparked various reactions from netizens. While some criticized the man’s apparent recklessness, suggesting he might have been inebriated, others praised the loco pilot’s swift and compassionate response. Calls for enhanced railway safety measures were also voiced, emphasizing the need for improved protocols to prevent such close calls in the future.
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