Woman narrowly escapes death after lying between railway tracks in southern India
by Bhagyashree BarmanIn a dramatic incident that has captured widespread attention, a woman in southern India’s Telangana, narrowly escaped death after lying down between railway tracks as a goods train passed over her.
The incident took place in Tandoor, located in Vikarabad District on August 25.
Visuals showed as the train began to move, two out of three individuals managed to cross safely, but the woman found herself trapped in the middle of the tracks. Witnessing the imminent danger, other passengers at the station quickly advised her to lie down flat between the rails. The woman, showing remarkable composure and courage, followed the advice, and the train passed over her without causing any harm.
According to reports, the heart-stopping moment occurred at Navangi Railway Station in Basheerabad Mandal when the woman attempted to cross the tracks through a halted goods train.
The incident, which was captured on video, has since gone viral, drawing attention to the woman’s terrifying brush with death and her incredible luck in surviving unscathed. The video has sparked widespread reactions, with many saluting the woman’s bravery and quick thinking in such a perilous situation.
Local authorities have not reported any injuries, and the woman is safe after the ordeal. The incident has also raised awareness about the dangers of crossing railway tracks in such a manner, prompting calls for greater caution and safety measures at railway stations.
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