Young Man Leaps onto Bengaluru Metro Tracks, Saved Just in Time
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Synopsis
On January 20, a youth attempted suicide at Bengaluru's Jalahalli Metro station but was saved when the train stopped just in time. This incident caused significant disruption during peak hours and follows a series of similar events in the area.
Key Takeaways
- Bengaluru Metro trains have faced multiple suicide attempts recently.
- The quick actions of the loco pilot saved a young man's life.
- These incidents have caused major disruptions for commuters.
- Metro authorities are yet to comment officially on the latest incident.
- Previous incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns on the Metro system.
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (NationPress) A young man made a desperate attempt to end his life by stepping in front of a train at the Jalahalli station on the Metro’s Green Line in Bengaluru on Monday. Fortunately, the train's loco pilot spotted him in time and brought the train to a halt, saving the young individual.
As per reports, the young man leaped onto the tracks and lay down just as the Metro train was approaching. Thanks to the quick actions of the loco pilot, the train was stopped, and no injuries were sustained by the young man.
In the aftermath of the incident, Metro services on this line were temporarily suspended, causing significant disruption for commuters during the busy morning hours.
Further information is pending, and the Metro authorities have not yet released an official comment on the situation.
This is not the first such incident; on January 5, a 23-year-old from Kerala jumped in front of a train at the same station, resulting in serious head injuries and burns. That incident led to train operations being halted for 48 minutes during peak evening hours.
On New Year’s Day, a woman leaped onto the tracks to recover her dropped mobile phone, causing a stoppage in operations on the Purple Line during busy evening hours.
Another incident occurred on September 17, 2024, when a 30-year-old man from Bihar attempted suicide at the Jnanabharathi Metro Station. Metro staff acted promptly and used the Emergency Trip System (ETS) to ensure he was rescued without any injuries. Services resumed shortly after.
Tragically, on March 21, 2024, a man took his life by jumping onto the tracks at the Attiguppe Metro Station, resulting in a serious situation where his body was severely damaged and caught beneath the train.
