Man caught on camera performing death-defying stunts on top of running Mumbai local (Watch video)

The overhead electricity lines supply 25,000 volts of current to Mumbai locals and the man is just a second away from a gruesome death (video below)

June 29, 2016, NewsCrunch

A man has been caught on camera performing death-defying stunts on top of a running Mumbai local.

A video, which has gone viral, shows him ducking the catenary steel rods, which support the overhead electricity lines.  He is seen standing on top of the running rain and ducking just in time as steel rods get close.

The overhead electricity lines supply 25,000 volts of current and the man is just a second away from a gruesome death.

Mumbai runs one of the most outdated electric rail systems in the world, drawing electricity transmitted through overhead wires instead of a third rail.

NDTV spoke to Railway police who said they are trying to ascertain the identity of the man, They are also probing if the footage is genuine.

Video: Man caught on camera performing death-defying stunts on top of running Mumbai local