Chinese tourist critically injured after leaning out of Sri Lanka train for photos

The incident occurred on March 9 when the 35-year-old woman hit her head against a tunnel wall and fell, the South China Morning Post reported.

She was rushed to a local hospital for emergency treatment and remains in critical condition, The Straits Times reported.

Leaning out of trains for photos has been a popular but risky trend among tourists in Sri Lanka.

On March 10, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka issued an advisory on its website, urging travelers to stay away from train doors and avoid leaning out of carriages for safety reasons.

The statement also warned that Sri Lankan trains pass through unguarded intersections and tracks, advising tourists against lingering in these areas to take photos.

The incident has ignited a heated debate on mainland social media about travel safety.

"It's really dangerous and you can lose your lives anytime," one user commented.

"Risking your life for a photo is simply not worth it," another added.