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Station Guard Pulls Woman From Kayseri Tram Tracks in Last-Second Rescue

City officials released surveillance video to renew warnings about headphone use near rail lines.

Turquía: Guardia héroe salva a una mujer de ser atropellada por un tranvía cuando estaba distraída con sus audífonos
La mujer fue rescatada del paso del tranvía por un oficial de la estación. (Especial)

Overview

  • The incident occurred at the Cumhuriyet (Plaza de la República) tram station in Kayseri during the Wednesday morning rush.
  • Ayhan Akış, a patrolling station guard, spotted a woman wearing earphones stepping onto the tracks and pulled her back as the tram approached.
  • Footage from platform CCTV and the tram’s interior, shared by Kayseri Ulaşım A.Ş. and the municipality, corroborates the rescue.
  • No injuries were reported, and the woman left the station after receiving brief attention on site.
  • Mayor Dr. Memduh Büyükkılıç publicly recognized the guard, as authorities urged riders to use crossings, stay behind safety lines, and avoid earphones near trains.