Mumbai: A potential tragedy was averted on the Western Railway line after a young passenger fell from a moving local train into the Vaitarna creek. The youth’s life was saved thanks to the swift intervention of a railway employee and the courageous efforts of local villagers.
The passenger, identified as 25-year-old Uday Mangesh Wangad, a resident of Boisar, was traveling from Boisar to Borivali. As the train was crossing the Vaitarna creek bridge, Uday lost his balance and fell into the deep waters below.
The rescue was a result of perfect coordination between the railway staff and locals
Railway employee Ramesh Singh witnessed the fall and immediately raised the alarm, showing immense presence of mind.
Upon hearing the commotion, Guru Patil and Sai Patil, residents of nearby Vadhiv village, rushed to the spot. They navigated their boat under the railway bridge and managed to pull Uday out of the creek safely.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Uday’s mother expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the rescuers, calling them "angels" for giving her son a second lease on life.
The bravery of Ramesh Singh and the Patil duo is being widely praised by the local community and railway authorities alike.
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