Couple's near miss: Tourists jump 90‑metre gorge to escape train
There were dramatic scenes in Rajasthan in northwestern India. An unsuspecting couple jumped from a railway bridge into a 90-metre abyss to avoid a collision with a train. Everything happened before witnesses, and the recording has hit the web.
Tourists jumped into a 90-metre abyss to avoid a collision with a train
These dramatic scenes occurred on Monday, 15 July, at the Gormaghat Bridge in Pali, India. In the video on social media, a couple takes the only chance to avoid a collision with a train and jumps into a 90-metre-deep gorge.
How did the couple not notice the approaching train? It turns out that they stepped onto the bridge for a photo session and were utterly "absorbed" in it. Moreover, they managed to avoid a collision with the train when the locomotive was just a few feet away. Right before the bridge, people, shocked by the circumstances, held their heads and shouted loudly.
Emergency services were immediately called to the scene, reporting that the couple survived the fall, but the man's condition was critical. The couple was transported to the nearest hospital, where doctors are fighting for their lives.
According to Indian media, the bridge where the drama unfolded is a popular spot, often chosen for taking pictures. Due to the circumstances, local authorities have decided to increase controls there. There are many videos and photos on Instagram from the location in question. They show the abyss into which the couple jumped and the greenery spreading.
