Moment passenger nearly dragged to his DEATH by train pulling into station as horrified travellers helplessly watch
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THIS is the horrifying moment a passenger was nearly dragged to his death by a train pulling into the station. CCTV footage shows the train clip a man's shoulder while he waits on the platform at London Blackfriars. In the hair-raising video, released by Godiva Thameslink, the passenger is knocked to the floor.
![[The commuter was waiting for a train at London Blackfriars station]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/heartstopping-moment-man-dragged-off-959478826.png?strip=all&w=640)
His legs appear to narrowly miss being pulled underneath the carriage as he kicks himself back to safety. Terrified commuters watch in shock before rushing over to his aid. By miracle, the man was left unharmed, but GTR has since warned rail users about the importance of waiting behind the yellow line.
![[He is struck and spun around]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/heartstopping-moment-man-dragged-off-959478829.png?strip=all&w=640)
Samantha Facey, Health Safety & Security Director at Thameslink and Great Northern, said: "We're already seeing a higher volume of passengers due to the festive season, and whilst our staff on the ground are there to help, it's important people are doing their bit to keep themselves safe.
![[The commuter falls to the platform]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/heartstopping-moment-man-dragged-off-959478830.png?strip=all&w=640)
"We had over 150 incidents of slips, trips and falls on the network last winter and these can be extremely dangerous on the railway. "Please leave plenty of time to travel so you don't need to run for a train and always stay behind the yellow safety line to protect yourselves and other travellers.
![[His legs appear to narrowly avoid being dragged under the carriage]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/heartstopping-moment-man-dragged-off-959478860.png?strip=all&w=640)
"Following these simple steps will help you to get home safely this Christmas.". In October we shared nail-biting footage of a girl unknowingly run directly into path of speeding train on level crossing. She and another pedestrian, who appears to be an older person carrying a shopping bag, ran for their lives, narrowly escaping death.
![[The man manages to push himself to safety as fellow rail users rush to help]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/heartstopping-moment-man-dragged-off-959478859.png?strip=all&w=640)
