Couple seriously injured in railway bridge photo shoot accident
Pali: A couple got seriously injured in a tragic accident while attempting a photoshoot on a heritage railway bridge at Goramghat in Pali district, Rajasthan. Rahul Mewada and his wife Janhvi, along with Janhvi's sister and brother-in-law, were engaged in a photoshoot on the bridge designed for meter gauge trains when a train unexpectedly approached.
Witnesses reported that the locomotive pilot applied emergency brakes upon spotting the group on the bridge. Despite the train coming to a halt, the sight of it startled Rahul and Janhvi, leading them to fear for their safety. In a desperate attempt to avoid the perceived danger, both Rahul and Janhvi jumped approximately 90 feet into a deep ravine adjacent to the railway tracks.
Both individuals sustained serious injuries in the fall. They were initially attended to at Phulad railway station and subsequently transferred to Marwar Junction and Sojat City Hospital for treatment. Rahul's condition deteriorated, necessitating his referral to Jodhpur for further medical care, while Janhvi received treatment for spinal injuries and a fractured leg at Bangar Hospital in Pali.
Sunil Kumar Mahala, Senior Commercial Division Manager of the Ajmer Railway Division, spoke on the dangers of trespassing on railway infrastructure. He confirmed that the train had stopped on the bridge upon noticing the individuals, but the incident shows the risks associated with such activities. The local administration has issued a stern warning against unauthorized access to railway bridges for photoshoots, pledging strict consequences for violators.
The video footage of the incident has since gone viral on social media resulting in discussions about safety and responsibility during adventurous photoshoots. Authorities have urged the public to prioritize safety and avoid risking lives for the sake of capturing photographs in hazardous locations.
Pali, Rajasthan: Rahul Mevada was getting a photo shoot done with his wife Jahnavi on the heritage bridge. Just then the train came. To save themselves from the train, both of them jumped into a 90 feet deep ditch.
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- Both are undergoing treatment. pic.twitter.com/TIkv5XCcsB
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
