Metro staff rescue man attempting suicide at Ekkattuthangal station

CHENNAI: A 20-year-old man jumped on the track while a Metro train was arriving at the Ekkattuthangal Metro Station on Wednesday afternoon.

He was quickly rescued by staff at the platform. The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) said in a statement that at 13.34 pm on Wednesday, a passenger attempted suicide by jumping on the track, "The passenger has been safely recovered, and first aid was provided at the station and immediately sent to the nearest hospital. The Metro trains on the green line were delayed by 10 minutes, which was soon rectified by CMRL."

The CMRL urged those experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts to seek immediate help by contacting the national mental health helpline at 14416.