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Man Lies Under Train for Viral Stunt, Survives
3 Feb
Summary
- A man lay between railway tracks as a train passed over him.
- The narrow clearance allowed the man to survive the perilous stunt.
- Police Commissioner called the act foolish and warned of deadly risks.
A shocking viral video shows a man deliberately lying between railway tracks as a train speeds directly over him. Miraculously, the man survived the stunt due to the narrow clearance between the tracks and the moving train. Immediately after the train passed, he stood up unharmed and posed for the recording, intending the footage for viral content.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar strongly condemned the act, labeling it "nothing but foolishness." He issued a stern warning, emphasizing that even a split-second miscalculation could prove fatal. The Commissioner urged aspiring influencers to cease pursuing online fame through life-threatening stunts, promoting responsibility over recklessness.
The incident has drawn widespread criticism on social media, with many calling for strict action against those involved. This event follows a pattern of dangerous trends across India, where individuals risk their lives for viral videos. Railway authorities have reiterated that such actions are punishable offenses under the Railways Act, 1989, vowing a zero-tolerance approach.
