This is the heart-stopping moment a station guard rescued two passengers who slipped under a moving train in India.

CCTV footage shows commuters boarding the train at Danapur Railway Station in Bihar on November 2.

Moments later, two travellers lost their balance and slipped, prompting Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) Constable Ravindra Kumar to sprint to their aid.

The guard, aided by bystanders, swiftly pulled the pair away from the gap, narrowly preventing them from being dragged under the carriage.

Officials said the passengers did not sustain serious injuries.

India's frequent train accidents are largely attributed to ageing infrastructure, including outdated tracks and signalling systems.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