This is the dramatic moment a station guard saved a life of a passenger being dragged by a train in India.

The man attempted to board the moving train when he suddenly lost balance causing him to fall into the gap between the vehicle and the platform at Dadar Railway Station, in Maharashtra, on October 19.

CCTV footage shows RPF Constable Sanjay Singh dashing towards the victim, pulling him to safety.

Local reports said that the traveller did not sustain any serious injuries from the incident.

India's frequent train accidents are largely attributed to ageing infrastructure, including outdated tracks and signalling systems.

The railway network's overcrowding, which often operates beyond its designed capacity, puts additional strain on equipment and safety measures. Human error, such as misreading signals or fatigue-related mistakes, also plays a significant role in many of these accidents.