Railway gatekeeper saves man from train near Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Jul 7 (PTI) A railway gatekeeper near Sirkazhi in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu is being praised for saving a man who attempted to come in the path of a train. The incident took place at the Arasur railway gate level crossing. A video that went viral on Tuesday shows a man stepping onto the tracks as a train approached. The on-duty gatekeeper noticed him in time and acted quickly. He ran onto the tracks and pulled the man away moments before the train passed. The gatekeeper's action prevented a tragedy and has drawn wide attention. Residents, commuters, and railway officials have praised him on social media for his quick response. PTI SNR SSK