Viral video: Boy hit by train passenger's foot while filming reels

Social media users often push boundaries to create viral videos. In yet another stunt gone wrong, a young man filming a reel near a speeding train learned the hard way that chasing internet fame can come at a painful cost.

A now-viral video shows the teen standing dangerously close to a railway track, trying to capture the perfect shot as a high-speed passenger train rushes past. Instead of gaining followers, he gets struck—reportedly by a passenger’s foot. The clip shows him recoiling in pain, clutching his hand as he sits on the ground.

Posted by Instagram user Laddu Babu, the video has already racked up over a million views. But instead of applause, the comments section is filled with criticism. Many users were quick to call out the stunt's recklessness, with remarks like “This is wrong,” “He deserved it,” and “A disaster waiting to happen.”

This incident is the latest in a growing trend of dangerous stunts filmed for TikTok and Instagram Reels. While not the first, it’s a clear example of how far some are willing to go for a few seconds of attention—risking serious injury or worse.

Experts have long warned that standing even a few feet from a moving train is life-threatening. The force alone can pull a person into its path. Videos like this highlight the real risks behind the pursuit of viral fame—and why safety should never be sacrificed for likes.