Bhubaneswar, April 19 -- In a disturbing incident highlighting the growing risks associated with social media trends, a young man sustained severe injuries after falling while filming a reel near a railway gate in Odisha's Balasore district on Sunday.

The accident occurred near Markona Railway Station under Simulia police limits in Balasore district. According to reports, the youth was standing close to the train gate while recording a reel when he lost his balance and fell, leading to serious injuries.

The victim has been identified as Mufidar Islam from Andhra Pradesh. He was travelling from Assam to Andhra Pradesh along with two of his friends when the mishap took place near the station.

The youth suffered grievous injuries to his h...