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Indian Railways Promptly Rescues Passenger After Earbud Tip Gets Stuck In Ear
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News18•16-10-2026, 15:52
Indian Railways Promptly Rescues Passenger After Earbud Tip Gets Stuck In Ear
- •A train passenger experienced a midnight medical emergency on the Kaveri Express when a wireless earbud tip became lodged in his ear.
- •After accidentally pushing the silicone tip further inside, the passenger contacted the railway helpline 139 for an emergency request.
- •Railway staff and the Railway Protection Force coordinated to arrange a doctor who met the train at Jolarpettai and safely removed the tip.
- •The passenger shared his positive experience on Reddit, praising the prompt and serious response from Indian Railways.
- •Other internet users echoed similar praises for the efficiency of railway helplines and onboard medical assistance services.
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The passenger contacted the railway helpline 139 and raised an emergency request after the silicone tip of their wireless earbud became lodged in their left ear.
Railway staff and RPF coordinated to arrange for a doctor to meet the train at Jolarpettai, where the doctor successfully removed the silicone tip painlessly.
The passenger experienced the medical emergency while travelling on the Kaveri Express in the middle of the night.
