Hong Kong man’s death-defying leap across train tracks goes viral (video)
In a heart-pounding video that took the internet by storm overnight, a man showcased a breathtaking leap across the tracks at Fo Tan Station on the MTR East Rail Line in Hong Kong.
The six-second clip, a fusion of two recordings, unveils the man’s fearless sprint from one platform to the other, executed with seamless precision. What makes this spectacle even more exhilarating is the first-person perspective, courtesy of a sports camera mounted on the daredevil himself, immersing viewers in the adrenaline-fuelled moment captured on the evening of April 20.
Thankfully, despite the audacious feat, no injuries were reported from the incident. However, the gravity of the stunt cannot be overlooked, sparking valid safety concerns. Fo Tan Station, comprising two island platforms with a total of four platforms and three tracks, witnessed the man’s leap from Platform 2 to Platform 3, dangerously crossing a reserve track occasionally utilised for special train services. Notably, during the stunt, trains operated on the outer platforms, averting potential catastrophe.
Responding to the alarming incident, police confirmed receipt of a report from the MTR last night at approximately 11.42pm. Subsequent CCTV footage analysis revealed the perpetrator, estimated to be aged between 20 and 30 years old, executing the perilous jump at 10.25pm last Saturday, April 20. Authorities, prompted by the MTR, have tentatively labelled the case a breach of MTR regulations, reported Dimsum Daily Hong Kong.
Further scrutiny of the Instagram account responsible for the video leak exposes a catalogue of extreme sports clips, featuring individuals scaling cranes and leaping from towering rooftops.
In related news, a spine-chilling encounter at a Hong Kong hotel left a Thai tourist spooked and urgently seeking help on social media. The recounted tale unveils a ghostly apparition, sending shivers down the spine, especially when coupled with the discovery of a recent fire tragedy within the building, leaving several lives lost and the fire safety system unreplaced.
