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Drunk daredevil climbs onto freight wagon – endangering his life in Vienna!
A 34-year-old man suffered a life-threatening injury while climbing a train in Vienna after drinking alcohol. Information about traction current accidents.
Drunk daredevil climbs onto freight wagon – endangering his life in Vienna!
A dangerous incident occurred in Vienna-Donaustadt on Sunday night when a 34-year-old Slovakian man climbed onto a parked freight wagon. According to oe24 this happened around 3 a.m. and the man got caught in the overhead line circuit. This resulted in life-threatening injuries, which were exacerbated by a high alcohol content of 1.6 per mille in his blood.
After the accident, the man managed to drag himself off the train tracks and call for help. Neighbors of a nearby house noticed him around 7 a.m. and immediately alerted the police. As a result, train traffic was stopped and the professional fire department opened the noise barrier to give rescue workers access.
Electrical accidents on railway systems
The incident in Vienna highlights the dangers of traction current, which can reach up to 15,000 volts. The topic is not new, as another incident at Neudietendorf train station shows, in which a man was also seriously injured after exceeding a minimum distance from the overhead line. An electric arc was noticeable in the area and the man fell onto the track bed. In this incident, for which gotha-aktuell reports, rescue workers were alerted and took the seriously injured man to a special hospital.
According to information from the Federal Police, it happens almost every month that children, young people and adolescents in particular are injured in traction current accidents. Often these accidents are the result of carelessness, daring or trying to take impressive selfies. Tragically, most of these accidents result in serious injuries or even death.
Prevention measures and education
In order to raise awareness of the dangers in the area of railway facilities, the Federal Police regularly carries out awareness campaigns. These include conversations at train stations, in schools and social institutions as well as on social media. It is recommended that parents, teachers and staff in educational institutions actively contribute to prevention.
For those interested, the Federal Police offers a comprehensive media package that, in addition to a main film, also includes interviews, leaflets, posters and teaching materials. The aim of these materials is to raise public awareness of the dangers of traction current.