Bihar Couple Injured After Falling From Moving Train
A couple from Bihar was injured at Maihar station after a tragic attempt to board the Mumbai-Howrah Express.
A terrifying incident unfolded at Maihar railway station on Saturday evening when a couple from Bihar was injured after falling from a moving train. The accident occurred as the duo attempted to board the Mumbai-Howrah Express (12322) while returning from a religious visit.
Tragedy During Boarding Attempt
The victims, identified as Ramadhar Shah and his wife Asha Devi Shah, are residents of Sagwenz village in Bihar's Nawada district. The couple had traveled to the region to visit the Maa Sharda temple and were heading home when the accident took place around 6:00 p.m.
As the train began to depart the station, the couple attempted to board separate coaches. While Asha Devi successfully managed to enter a forward coach, the situation turned critical for her husband. Ramadhar Shah lost his balance while trying to board a rear coach, leaving him hanging precariously from the moving train.
Heroic and Panic-Driven Rescue
Witnessing her husband dangling from the moving locomotive, Asha Devi was gripped by panic. In a desperate attempt to reach him, she jumped from the moving train onto the tracks.
The situation was immediately noticed by security personnel on the platform. Officers from the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) rushed to the tracks to intervene. Their swift action allowed them to rescue both individuals from the danger of the moving train and the tracks.
Medical Status of the Victims
Following the rescue, an ambulance was called to the scene to transport the injured couple to the Civil Hospital in Maihar. The medical assessment revealed varying degrees of severity in their injuries:
- Asha Devi Shah: Sustained serious injuries due to the fall from the moving train.
- Ramadhar Shah: Suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Both individuals are currently undergoing medical treatment at the hospital to stabilize their conditions.