Tragic Selfie Mishap: Young Man Killed by Train

A 24-year-old man named Sahir Ali was killed while taking a selfie on railway tracks in Thane district, Maharashtra. He was hit by the Koyna Express train. The incident occurred under a flyover between Ambernath and Badlapur stations. Authorities have cautioned against trespassing on railway tracks.

In a tragic incident that underscores the dangers of taking selfies in dangerous locations, a 24-year-old man lost his life after being struck by a train in Maharashtra's Thane district. Sahir Ali, originally from West Bengal and visiting family in Ambernath, was posing for a photo on the railway tracks when the accident occurred.

The unfortunate accident happened on a Tuesday evening under a flyover between Ambernath and Badlapur stations. According to the Government Railway Police in Kalyan, Ali did not notice the fast-approaching Koyna Express, which ultimately led to his untimely death on the spot.

Authorities quickly arrived at the scene and transported the body to a government hospital for a post-mortem examination. Meanwhile, an investigation into the accidental death is ongoing. Police officials have used this incident as a stern reminder of the perils associated with trespassing on railway property.