Lucknow — A tragic incident occurred at platform number 3 of Charbagh Railway Station on Tuesday, when a young man climbed atop a stationary train and came in contact with a high-tension electric wire, resulting in his instant death.
According to officials, the unidentified man climbed the roof of the train and grabbed the live overhead high-tension line, causing him to suffer a fatal electric shock. The incident created panic among passengers present on the platform.
GRP (Government Railway Police) and civil police teams rushed to the spot upon receiving information. Authorities have confirmed that the victim’s identity is yet to be ascertained, and an investigation is underway to determine the reason behind the man’s actions.
Key Details:
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Location: Platform No. 3, Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow
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Cause of death: Contact with live high-tension wire while atop train
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Immediate response: GRP and civil police arrived promptly
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Aftermath: Train movement delayed; passengers left in shock
Railway officials and police are examining CCTV footage and speaking to eyewitnesses to piece together the sequence of events. Meanwhile, the body has been sent for post-mortem, and efforts are being made to establish the deceased’s identity.
