A man in India was caught on camera sleeping on a railway track with a towel beneath his head and an umbrella over him. The video quickly went viral on social media, sparking amusement and concern among viewers. The man's nonchalant attitude in the face of potential danger surprised many, as he seemed unfazed by the oncoming trains. While some saw humor in the situation, others expressed worry for his safety. The video highlighted the dangers of sleeping on railway tracks and the need for caution while near train lines.
A train conductor in Allahabad, India, stopped his train after spotting a man sleeping on the tracks with an umbrella. He then woke the man up, preventing a potential accident. This incident occurred on August 23rd.
The conductor, who was driving the train from Allahabad to Jhansi, noticed the man sleeping on the tracks near the Jhusi railway station. He immediately applied the brakes and stopped the train. He then alerted the station master, who, along with the conductor, woke the man up.
The man, who was in his mid-50s, said he had fallen asleep while waiting for a train to go to Jhansi. He expressed gratitude to the conductor for saving his life. The train was delayed for about 10 minutes due to the incident.
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