Screen grab of railway gatekeeper saves a man near Sirkazhi (Photo: X)
Tamil Nadu

Railway gatekeeper saves man from train near Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu

The incident took place at the Arasur railway gate level crossing.

PTI

CHENNAI: A railway gatekeeper near Sirkazhi in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu is being praised for saving a man who attempted to come in the path of a train.

The incident took place at the Arasur railway gate level crossing.

A video that went viral on Tuesday (July 7) shows a man stepping onto the tracks as a train approached.

The on-duty gatekeeper noticed him in time and acted quickly. He ran onto the tracks and pulled the man away moments before the train passed.

The gatekeeper's action prevented a tragedy and has drawn wide attention.

Residents, commuters, and railway officials have praised him on social media for his quick response.

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