Serious accident at Tulln train station: Boy climbs on the wagon and suffers electric shock

Serious accident at Tulln train station: Boy climbs on the wagon and suffers electric shock

A tragic incident occurred at the train station in Tulln, in which an 18-year-old man got into a life-threatening situation. The young man climbed onto a parked wagon and got into the electrical circuit of the overhead line. According to police spokeswoman Manuela Weinkirn, he suffered serious injuries. He was first taken to the University Hospital Tulln and then moved to the Vienna AKH in the early morning of the following Wednesday. The young man's state of health is critical, as the APA learned from trustworthy sources.

The circumstances of this incident are still unclear, but this is not the first incident of this kind in recent years. Doctors always warn of the dangers that bring the rail systems with them. In particular, it was pointed out in the spring that there is a risk of arc, which can be fatal over several meters. A dangerous medical aspect that senior physician Viktoria König from the MedUni Vienna/AKH Vienna. Even without direct contact with the overhead line, it can happen that people are hit by the electricity.

incidents in the past

The incident in Tulln is part of a worrying development that has made headlines again and again in recent years. In March there was a similar incident when a 16-year-old guy climbed on ÖBB site in Vienna-Penzing and ultimately succumbed to a heavy electric shock. Another tragic case was documented in Schwechat in July, where a 16-year-old youth also died by an electric blow. These several fatal accidents illustrate the urgent need for reconnaissance measures about the dangers of railway systems.

The risk of electrical disorders should not be underestimated, and it is important to observe all safety precautions. The affected rail systems are secured by warning signs and other measures, but many accidents continue to happen due to carelessness or recklessness.

The police and the railways face the challenge of preventing these dangerous behaviors and taking preventive measures. Whether through information campaigns or increased presence of security forces, the efforts to clarify and prevent similar tragedies must be increased.

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