Shocking moment passenger is almost dragged to his death after getting trapped between moving train and platform

THIS is the dramatic moment a passenger was dragged 50 metres alongside a moving train after slipping into the gap beside the platform. Heart-stopping CCTV footage shows the helpless commuter desperately struggling to escape as the Sabarmati Express continues rumbling through the station. The dramatic moment a man was dragged 50 metres alongside a moving train Credit: Viral Press The man, wearing a blue button-down shirt, was attempting to board the train but his foot slipped Credit: Viral Press The man, wearing a blue button-down shirt, was attempting to board the train at Agra Cantt Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh, India. But the journey almost ended in disaster when he suddenly lost his footing at around 9:35pm local time on September 8. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! CCTV shows his foot plunging towards the ground as he became trapped in the moving carriage and the platform. The train is seen continuing along the platform as the stricken passenger is dragged beside it. He desperately battles to keep himself away from the tracks as stunned travellers spot the unfolding nightmare. Several passengers immediately sprinted alongside the train, frantically trying to haul him free. A huge crowd quickly gathered as the terrifying rescue attempt unfolded inches from the moving carriages. Passengers aboard the train can even be seen poking their heads through windows to watch the chaos below. Most read in The Sun Seconds later, members of the Government Railway Police‘s Quick Response Team race towards the trapped man and assist fellow travellers with the rescue. Officers finally managed to drag the passenger clear and haul him to safety. Several passengers immediately sprint alongside the train and frantically try to haul him free Credit: Viral Press A huge crowd quickly gathers as the terrifying rescue attempt unfold inches from the moving carriages Credit: Viral Press Remarkably, the man reportedly escaped the terrifying ordeal without suffering any injuries. GRP inspector Sandeep Tomar said the passenger’s life was saved by the alertness and courage of police personnel and fellow travellers who immediately sprung into action. India’s vast railway network has been plagued by deadly accidents blamed on a combination of ageing infrastructure, overcrowding and human error. Outdated tracks and signalling systems have been cited as major safety concerns, while packed services place further strain on the sprawling network. Mistakes including misread signals and fatigue among workers have also been linked to crashes across the country. Comment now