A group of commuters at a Chinese subway station have joined forces to free a trapped passenger after successfully tilting a 100-tonne train. The passenger, reported to be an elderly woman, slipped and had her leg wedged between a train and a platform in
A group of commuters at a Chinese subway station have joined forces to free a trapped passenger after successfully tilting a 100-tonne train. The passenger, reported to be an elderly woman, slipped and had her leg wedged between a train and a platform in China.
Commuters united to free the woman whose leg got trapped in between a subway train carriage and the platform in Guangzhou. Photo: Handout
On Thursday afternoon, the 72-year-old woman’s leg became trapped in the gap between the platform and the train carriage, according to a Guangzhou Metro incident notice published by the Guangzhou Daily.
But with help from metro staff, her fellow passengers and some lubricant, the woman was pulled out with only minor injuries, according to the newspaper report. She was travelling alone at the time.
Internet users praised the Good Samaritan commuters after pictures were posted on social media, showing passengers forcing the door open as others reach down to help the woman, who was trapped up to her thigh.
“Good news! Once problems arise the Chinese people should unite,” wrote one Twitter user.
“I’m full of positive energy because of the praise for Chinese people!” wrote another.
