Alert Railway Police Rescue Commuter From Near-Fatal Fall at King’s Circle Station | File Photo
Mumbai: A major mishap was narrowly averted at Mumbai’s King’s Circle railway station late Tuesday night, thanks to the quick action of alert railway police personnel. A passenger who lost balance while attempting to board a moving local train was rescued just in time.
Wadala Railway Police and Home Guard Jawan Pull Commuter to Safety
According to Wadala Railway Police, the incident took place around 11:50 pm when a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-bound local train pulled into King’s Circle station. Though the platform was not crowded, a commuter standing on the platform attempted to board the running train and lost his footing.
Passenger Escapes With Minor Injuries; Officials Urge Caution
The fall was immediately noticed by an on-duty police constable from the Wadala Railway Police Station and a Home Guard jawan. Reacting without delay, they rushed forward and pulled the passenger to safety, preventing what could have been a tragic accident. The passenger escaped with only minor scrapes and was declared safe.
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“If we had been even a second late, the man could have fallen between the train and the platform,” said Senior Police Officer. “Our officers acted swiftly and saved his life.” Railway police have urged commuters not to rush while boarding trains and to prioritize their own safety.
