This is the horrifying moment a married couple leapt off a railway bridge into a 90ft deep gorge to escape an approaching train during a photoshoot.
Shocking footage shows the pair plunging from Gormaghat Bridge in Pali, Rajasthan, northwest India, around midday on July 15, leaving them seriously injured.
The harrowing moment was captured on video, shared by @TimesNow on X, showing the couple creating content for social media when the train appeared unexpectedly.
The couple, deeply absorbed in their photoshoot, seemingly did not notice the train until it was only feet away.
In a desperate attempt to avoid the oncoming train, they jumped off the bridge, plummeting into the gorge below.
A married couple has suffered severe injuries after leaping off a railway bridge into a 90-foot deep gorge to escape an approaching train during a photoshoot
According to witnesses, the couple appeared oblivious to the oncoming danger until the train was only feet away, as they were ‘engrossed’ in their photoshoot.
Despite the terrifying fall, both individuals survived but sustained 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 facility.
Doctors have confirmed that while both have suffered significant injuries, the husband’s situation has been reported to be particularly grave.
The Gormaghat Bridge, known for its picturesque views, has become a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.
However, this incident has brought increased scrutiny and raised concerns about safety.
Local authorities are now considering implementing more stringent safety measures to prevent similar accidents in the future.
It comes after a British man plunged to his death after slipping and hitting his head while leaping from a bridge into the water below during a night out with friends in Australia.
According to witnesses, the couple appeared oblivious to the oncoming danger until the train was only feet away, as they were ‘engrossed’ in their photoshoot
The man in his 30s died in the early hours of Sunday 24 March in the coastal town Noosa Sound, in the eastern state of Queensland.
The English tourist was reportedly part of a group taking turns jumping from the Noosa Sound Bridge.
After completing one jump, he returned to the bridge for another attempt.
Unfortunately, he lost his footing while crossing the railing and struck his head on the descent.
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 finally recovered five hours later.