Patna, March 26: In a tragic and shocking incident from Bihar, a man lost his life after being hit by the Patna Howrah Vande Bharat Express at Barh railway station on Tuesday morning. The incident, captured on video, has gone viral on social media, raising serious concerns about passenger safety near railway tracks.

According to officials, the accident occurred around 9 am on platform number 2 under the Danapur division of East Central Railway. The victim had reportedly moved dangerously close to the edge of the platform to spit tobacco just as the semi high speed train was approaching the station. Patna Horror: Class 10 Girl Dies by Suicide After Jumping Off Train Following Bihar Board Exam Entry Denial for Arriving 10 Minutes Late.

Man Killed by Vande Bharat Express While Spitting Tobacco at Bihar Station

In a split second, the speeding train struck him, causing severe head injuries and throwing him back onto the platform. Eyewitnesses described the moment as sudden and horrifying.

Railway Protection Force personnel and Government Railway Police rushed to the spot immediately and shifted the injured man to Barh Sadar Hospital. Despite efforts by doctors, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Reel Gone Wrong in Odisha: Boy Dies After Getting Struck by Train While Filming Instagram Reel on Tracks at Janakadeipur Railway Station in Balia, Disturbing Video Surfaces.

Authorities have registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation into the incident. Officials are also reviewing safety measures at the station.

Following the tragedy, railway authorities issued a strong advisory urging passengers to maintain a safe distance from the platform edge, especially during the arrival and departure of trains.

The viral video serves as a grim reminder of how a moment of negligence can turn fatal, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness and caution at railway stations.

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