Kolkata, December 22: A man jumped in front of a moving train at Sovabazar station of Kolkata Metro Railway on Sunday, partially disrupting services on the Dakshineswar-New Garia corridor, an official said. The incident took place around 4:10 pm, prompting the motorman to apply the brakes before the engine ran over him, while power supply to the third rail was snapped, he said. Delhi Metro Suicide Video: 30-Years-Old Man Jumps in Front of Moving Train at INA Station, Dies; Viewer Discretion Advised.

The man, whose age and identity was not immediately known, was rescued and taken to a hospital. Truncated services continued between Central-New Garia and Dumdum-Dakshineswar till 4:45 pm, the official said.

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