In a heart-wrenching incident at Sydney’s Carlton Station, Anand Runwal, 40, tragically lost his life along with one of his two-year-old twin daughters in a desperate attempt to save them from an oncoming train. The accident occurred on Sunday when a pram carrying the twins rolled onto the tracks. Runwal heroically jumped onto the tracks to shield his daughters, resulting in fatal consequences for him and one of the children.
The train, which was not scheduled to stop at the station, came to a halt after the collision with the trio trapped underneath. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and upon arrival, they heard cries from beneath the train. One of the twin girls was miraculously found mostly unscathed between the rails, where there had been just enough space for the train’s undercarriage to pass over her.
Chief Paul Dunstan of the New South Wales Police described the sequence of events leading to the tragedy: “It appears that the pram instantly started to roll towards the train tracks, possibly due to a gust of wind. This catastrophic sequence led to the heartbreaking outcome.”
Local emergency responders and the community are in shock over the sudden and tragic loss. The surviving twin and her mother, who is currently in a state of shock, were taken to St. George Hospital and are reported to be in stable condition. They are being supported by their family and friends from the local Indian community during this profoundly difficult time.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns spoke on the tragedy, commending Mr. Runwal’s brave but fatal decision: “In the face of a terrible, terrible accident, he gave his own life to try and save his children. I hope over time they can gain some small solace knowing that the father died from an extraordinary, instinctive act of bravery.
The incident has deeply affected the local community, prompting an outpouring of support and condolences for the family. Authorities are currently investigating the precise details of the incident to prevent such tragedies in the future. The courage displayed by Anand Runwal in his final moments continues to resonate throughout Sydney, leaving a lasting impact on all who learn of this tragic event.
