Watch: Young woman slips on train door while making reel– here's the full story

Time of India

2 days ago

In today's digital world, where a few seconds of viral fame can change someone's life, many creators feel the pressure to stand out online, sometimes taking risks that aren't safe.
Recently, a video that's been shared a lot on social media showed a woman trying to film an Instagram reel from the doorway of a moving train. She slipped while doing it, and the clip has sparked a lot of concern. Many viewers have spoken out, saying the stunt was dangerous and unnecessary.
The video was first shared by Instagram user Munevver Isk Nizam. In it, she's holding onto the doorframe of a train while trying to film herself with the beautiful Sri Lankan scenery behind her.
Just as she strikes a pose, the door suddenly closes, making her lose her balance and slip. Fortunately, she grabs onto a metal bar in time and avoids falling off.
Watch the video here:
As mentioned in the DNA report, her caption read: 'Sri Lanka Iconic Train. That famous train journey in Sri Lanka...Just checked out the latest famous #ninearchbridgeella. Right when the train stopped, the door closed on me. I was shocked for a moment. Although the train was at a standstill, there was no problem, but here it is.. By the way, it was not the effect behind, it was the reaction of the people there :)'
The caption explains that the train was actually stationary when the video was taken, but viewers still reacted strongly to the risk involved.
With over 104 million views, the clip quickly spread across social media and sparked conversations everywhere. Due to the flood of reactions, she has now turned off the comment section on her original post.
Some people defended the creator, noting that the train wasn't moving at the time. But others pointed out that hanging out of a train door for a video, no matter if it's stationary or not, sends the wrong message, especially to younger viewers.
In recent years, social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube Shorts have seen a rise in risky, attention-grabbing content. From dancing on cliffs to posing on train tracks, many creators are choosing daring stunts over safety to stand out.
Content creators often say that algorithms favour bold visuals and unique locations. But this can blur the line between creativity and recklessness– and, as this video shows, that can lead to real dangers.