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Kerala Driver Gets SUV Stuck On Railway Track, Abandons Car As Train Approaches
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News18•25-09-2026, 15:30
Kerala Driver Gets SUV Stuck On Railway Track, Abandons Car As Train Approaches
- •A driver in Kerala got her SUV stuck on a railway track while attempting to cross a railway crossing as the boom gate was closing.
- •Despite multiple attempts to move the vehicle, it remained stuck, forcing the driver and passengers to abandon it as a train approached.
- •The incident caused a 30-minute delay for the train until police arrived and removed the vehicle.
- •The SUV was later identified as a Maruti Jimny, sparking online debate about off-road vehicles and driver skills.
- •Social media users discussed whether owning off-road vehicles gives drivers a false sense of confidence, emphasizing the need for proper practice and guidance for difficult terrain.
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The driver attempted to cross the railway crossing while the boom gate was coming down, causing the vehicle to get stuck on the track.
The incident resulted in a delay of approximately 30 minutes for the approaching train before police arrived to remove the vehicle.
The vehicle was initially discussed in relation to a Thar before the social media poster corrected its identity to a Maruti Jimny.
