RPF Inspector Updesh Kumar Kaushik acted swiftly and pulled the passenger to safety from the coach doorway (Prem Kaushik)
Mathura: A major railway accident was averted at Mathura Junction on Wednesday afternoon after an RPF inspector rescued a woman who slipped while attempting to board a moving train. RPF Inspector Updesh Kumar Kaushik acted swiftly and pulled the passenger to safety from the coach doorway, preventing a potentially serious incident.
The incident occurred at around 2:05 pm on Platform No. 1, when train number 18478, the Kalinga Utkal Express, was preparing to depart.
According to the information available, a woman passenger attempted to board the S-3 coach as the train began moving. She lost her balance and was left hanging at the coach entrance.
Inspector Updesh Kumar Kaushik, who was stationed on the platform, noticed the situation and immediately rushed to help. He managed to pull the woman away from the moving train and bring her safely onto the platform.
Passengers travelling on the train also noticed the woman in danger and promptly pulled the emergency chain, bringing the train to a halt.
Fortunately, the woman did not sustain any serious injuries. Railway staff offered her first aid, but she declined medical assistance.
After railway personnel ensured that passengers could board safely, the train was allowed to resume its journey.
Passengers and railway employees present at the station praised the RPF inspector for his courage and quick response.
Assistant Security Commissioner A.K. Verma said the inspector's timely intervention helped save the woman's life and prevented a possible major accident. He added that even a slight delay could have resulted in a serious incident.
The woman boarded the train again and continued her journey without disclosing her name or address.
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