A worker has miraculously survived after being impaled by three metal poles in a freak accident.
The shocking incident occurred yesterday (29 Oct) at a train station.
Chhotu Jatav, was working on the roof of the building while attached to a safety chain belt.
Unfortunately, the lock opened.
Chhotu Jatav impaled by three metal poles. (Jam Press/Rare Shot News)
As the 30-year-old fell off the roof, he landed on three metal rods, piercing his chest, torso and hand.
Colleagues rushed to his aid and took him to hospital, as reported by Need To Know.
Surgeons were forced to cut through the rods in a bid to set Jatav free.
They operated for two and a half hours but were able to safely remove the metal pieces from his body.
The incident took place at Gwailor Railway Station in India.
Jatav is stable and recovering in intensive care.
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