INDIA When a man tried to jump onto a moving freight train, a disaster occurred. He slipped and fell directly under the train. He suffered severe injuries and the amputation of his foot.
Other stowaways riding on the train set managed to stop the train. They provided first aid and loaded him so that paramedics could take over at the next station. Updates on his medical condition remain unknown.
In poorer areas of India, train hopping is a common part of residents’ lives. They use slow-moving freight train sets for free transport. Although Indian Railways tries to fight this and tightens security measures, this phenomenon persists due to high population density and the need for mobility. Unfortunately, accidents occur quite frequently.
