A drunken man in Peru survived being hit by a cargo train while sleeping on the tracks. Authorities reported his miraculous survival, with General Javier Avalos stating he was in a state of intoxication and did not sense the train. Video footage captured the incident as the train dragged him for several meters.
On Saturday, a man, reportedly intoxicated, miraculously survived being struck by a cargo train while asleep on the tracks in Peru. Local authorities confirmed the incident, emphasizing the unusual circumstances surrounding the man’s survival.
General Javier Avalos, a security official from Ate in Lima province, noted that the individual fell asleep on the tracks and was unaware of the approaching train.
The train was operating its regular route toward the Peruvian Andes when it collided with 28-year-old Juan Carlos Tello. Authorities mentioned the train managed to stop shortly thereafter, and surveillance footage depicted the locomotive dragging the man several meters along the tracks.
This incident underscores the precariousness of sleeping near train tracks, particularly under the influence of alcohol. The survival of Juan Carlos Tello is described as miraculous, highlighting both the dangers of intoxication and the importance of railway safety. Local authorities continue to raise awareness regarding such risky behaviors to prevent similar occurrences.
Original Source: www.nzherald.co.nz
