A woman sustained a head injury after accidentally falling onto the tracks at the busy Rajiv Chowk Metro Station in Delhi on Friday, prompting a brief disruption in metro services and raising concerns over passenger safety at crowded stations.
According to officials from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the incident occurred during peak hours when the station was heavily crowded with commuters. Eyewitnesses said the woman reportedly lost her balance near the platform edge and fell onto the tracks just as a train was approaching the platform.
Metro staff and security personnel quickly responded to the situation. The power supply to the tracks was temporarily switched off, allowing rescue teams to safely pull the woman from the track area. She was immediately given first aid at the station before being rushed to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
Officials confirmed that the woman suffered a head injury but was conscious when she was taken to the hospital. Her identity has not yet been publicly disclosed, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the fall.
Due to the emergency response and rescue operation, metro services on the Blue Line, which passes through Rajiv Chowk, experienced brief delays. However, services were restored shortly after the incident once the track was cleared and safety checks were completed.
Rajiv Chowk is one of the busiest metro interchanges in the national capital, connecting the Blue Line and Yellow Line and serving thousands of commuters daily. The station often experiences heavy footfall, especially during office hours.
The DMRC has once again urged passengers to maintain caution while waiting on platforms and to stand behind the designated safety lines. Commuters are advised to avoid pushing or rushing during crowded hours to prevent accidents.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the station to determine whether the fall was accidental or if other factors were involved.
The incident highlights the importance of platform safety awareness in high-traffic metro stations across the city.
