Indian railway worker who rescued child from oncoming train hailed as 'superhero'


CCTV images of Mayur Shelke's incredible rescue have gone viral on social media. SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK

MUMBAI (AFP): An Indian railway worker has been hailed a "superhero" after he sprinted more than 30 metres along a track to grab a boy from the path of an express train.

CCTV images of Mayur Shelke's incredible rescue have gone viral on social media with many lauding the selfless 30-year-old.

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