In a recent incident, a couple put themselves in a life-threatening situation while posing for photos on a railway bridge.
On July 15 on the Gormaghat Bridge in Pali, Rajasthan, India. A married couple was posing for photos on the railway bridge when they suddenly spotted an oncoming train.
In this dangerous situation, the couple had to jump from the bridge down into the 90-foot (around 27-meter) gorge to avoid being hit by the locomotive.
The couple trespassed on railway lines posing for social media content
According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the couple seemingly did not notice the impending danger until the train was just a few feet away.
In a desperate attempt to avoid the train, they leaped off the bridge, plummeting down into the deep ravine below.
While the fall from such a great height left both individuals with serious injuries, they miraculously survived.
However, the husband’s condition was reported to be critical.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the site and transported the victims to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
According to reports, the couple had been posing for photographs for social media on the railway bridge when the train unexpectedly appeared.
This unforeseen turn of events forced them into a perilous situation, prompting their leap into the gorge to evade the speeding train.
The couple fortunately survived after the accident.
Following the rescue operation, both individuals were transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment of their injuries. Their condition was reported as serious but stable, with medical staff continuing to monitor their recovery.
After the accident, local authorities emphasized the importance of adhering to safety regulations and avoiding unauthorized access to railway property.
Trespassing on railway lines and bridges not only endangers individuals but also places an undue burden on emergency services tasked with responding to such incidents.
Railway officials also urged the public to prioritize safety and exercise caution near railway infrastructure.
They underscored the critical need for awareness of train schedules and adherence to designated crossing points to prevent accidents and ensure personal safety.
Another similar accident
A tragic incident occurred in Australia’s Noosa Sound, where a British man in his 30s lost his life after slipping and hitting his head while jumping from the Noosa Sound Bridge during a night out with friends.
The group had been taking turns leaping from the bridge, and after completing one jump, the man attempted another.
Sadly, he lost his balance on the railing and struck his head on the way down.
Despite frantic efforts by his friends to find him in the water, emergency services were eventually contacted at 1 am.
His body was recovered five hours later following an extensive search.