This is the horrifying moment a married couple jumped from a railway bridge into a 90ft deep gorge to escape an oncoming train during a photoshoot.
Shocking footage shows the couple falling from the Gormaghat Bridge in Pali, Rajasthan, north-west India, at around midday on 15 July, leaving them seriously injured.
The heartbreaking moment was captured on video, showing the couple creating content for social media as the train roared in.
The couple, deeply engrossed in their photo shoot, apparently didn’t notice the train until it was just a few feet away.
In a desperate attempt to avoid the approaching locomotive, they jumped off the bridge and fell into the gorge below.
A married couple suffered serious injuries after jumping from a railway bridge into a 90-foot-deep gorge to escape an approaching train during a photo shoot.
According to witnesses, the couple seemed oblivious to the looming danger until the train was just metres away, as they were “absorbed” in their photo shoot.
Despite the terrible fall, both survived, but suffered serious injuries. The husband’s condition is reported to be critical.
Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene and transported the injured couple to the nearest medical centre.
Doctors have confirmed that while both have suffered significant injuries, the husband’s condition is considered particularly serious.
Gormaghat Bridge, known for its picturesque views, has become a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.
However, this incident has generated increased scrutiny and raised concerns about safety.
Local authorities are now considering implementing stricter safety measures to prevent similar accidents in the future.
This comes after a British man fell to his death after slipping and hitting his head while jumping from a bridge into the water during a night out with friends in Australia.
According to witnesses, the couple seemed oblivious to the impending danger until the train was just metres away, while they were “absorbed” in their photo shoot.
The man, aged in his 30s, died in the early hours of Sunday 24 March in the coastal town of Noosa Sound in the eastern state of Queensland.
The English tourist was apparently part of a group that took turns jumping off the Noosa Sound Bridge.
After completing one jump, he returned to the bridge for another attempt.
Unfortunately, he lost his balance while crossing the railing and hit his head on the way down.
When he failed to emerge from the water, his friends immediately began a frantic search before contacting emergency services at around 1am. The man’s body was eventually recovered five hours later.