Tragic Train Mishap in Salempur: Man's Fatal Leap

A man, Sanjay Prasad from Rewali village, died after jumping from a moving train he mistakenly boarded at Salempur station. Prasad, who worked in Mumbai, was returning there but ended up on a Barhaj-bound train. Realizing the error too late, he jumped, resulting in his death.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Deoria | Updated: 19-09-2025 11:19 IST | Created: 19-09-2025 11:19 IST
Tragic Train Mishap in Salempur: Man's Fatal Leap
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In a tragic incident at Salempur railway station, a man died after jumping from a moving train he had mistakenly boarded, local police reported on Friday. The deceased, identified as Sanjay Prasad, a resident of Rewali village, fell victim to the unfortunate mishap.

Prasad, a laborer returning to his job in Mumbai after a four-month stay at home, accidentally got on a Barhaj-bound train. Realizing his mistake too late, he leapt from the fast-moving train, tragically succumbing to his injuries on the spot.

Station House Officer Sunil Kumar Patel confirmed that the body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. The incident underscores the risks associated with hasty train boarding and the importance of vigilance in travel.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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