India, Aug. 26 -- A Bengaluru Metro security guard narrowly escaped a life-threatening accident after falling onto the tracks at Ragigudda station on the newly launched Yellow Line.

The incident, which took place around 11.10 am on Monday, raised fresh concerns over staff working conditions and passenger safety at Namma Metro stations.

According to officials from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the 52-year-old guard was on duty at platform number 2 when he slipped and fell onto the electrified tracks, The Hindu reported.

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Fortunately, a quick-thinking colleague stationed on platform number 1 immediately ...