In a shocking incident, a 34-year-old man lost his fingers after he went on tracks to relieve himself and was hit by a local train.
According to the Hindustan Times, the 34-year-old man was identified as Naresh Gaikwad, who is a resident of JJ Marg. The incident took place on Wednesday when Gaikwad, who works as a plumber, was returning home from work. Gaikwad went on to the railway tracks at Sandhurst Road station to relieve himself. But while returning to the platform he was hit by a Kalyan-bound local.
After Naresh was hit by the local train, the impact of the collision was such that he was flung on to the platform. After the accident, Naresh was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. “I am thankful to be alive, but I have now lost my only means of livelihood,” Gaikwad told the leading daily. The CSMT GRP is currently counselling Naresh Gaikwad. Gaikwad is said to be recovering and will be discharged after he fully recovers.