Tragic accident in Tulln: 18-year-old seriously injured by electric shock

Tragic accident in Tulln: 18-year-old seriously injured by electric shock

in Tulln, Lower Austria, a tragic incident occurred at the train station, in which an 18-year-old man was seriously injured. The young man climbed onto a parked wagon and got into the dangerous voltage area of ​​the overhead line. This brought him in mortal danger and led to a critical condition.

The young person was brought to the University Hospital Tulln immediately after the electric shock. However, the severity of his injuries required the fastest possible relocation to the Vienna AKH, where he continues to fight for his life. The dangers of rail systems are now being strongly brought into focus, since such incidents have already led to serious injuries or even deaths in the past.

repeated tragedies

doctors and security experts indicate that incidents of this kind are by no means excluded. In March of this year, a 16-year-old student died in Vienna-Penzing after he was also injured by an electric shock when he climbed on a train. Another tragic incident occurred in Schwechat in July: a 16-year-old died after a similar accident when he climbed a wagon and did not survive the electric blow. These terrible events make it clear how important it is to clarify the risks around rail systems.

the need for clarification

The accident in Tulln serves as an urgent warning for young people and everyone else who is near rail infrastructures. Experts emphasize that one should stay away from rail systems to prevent dangerous situations. It is important to understand that an approach to the voltage area of ​​the overhead line can already be life -threatening. Security must first be in the first place to prevent further such incidents and the life of young people.

The police and security experts therefore call up to always be aware of the risks and to stay away from dangerous areas. Further information about the importance of security in dealing with rail systems is currently more important than ever and must be carried to the public to prevent similar tragedies. The repeated incidents of this kind reaffirm the urgency, especially young people about the dangers in the area of ​​trains and wagons to avoid future accidents.

These recurring tragedies on rail systems increase the pressure on security systems and their responsible, preventive measures. Ultimately, it remains to be hoped that such dramatic events will fail in the future by constantly remembering the importance of security precautions and respect for the dangers of the railway. For more detailed reports on these incidents, as well as the ongoing reporting, .sidebar { width: 300px; min-width:300px; position: sticky; top: 0; align-self: flex-start; } .contentwrapper { display: flex ; gap: 20px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; } @media (max-width:768px){ .contentwrapper { flex-direction: column; } .sidebar{display:none;} } .sidebar_sharing { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; } .sidebar_sharing a { background-color: #e6e6e6; padding: 5px 10px; margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; transform: none; border-radius: 5px; display: inline-block; text-decoration: none; color:#333; display: inline-flex; justify-content: space-between; } .sidebar_sharing a:hover { background-color: #333; color:#fff; } .sidebar_box { padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1); border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px; } a.social__item { color: black; } .translate-dropdown { background-color: #e6e6e6; padding: 5px 10px; margin: 0; font-size: .8em; transform: none; border-radius: 5px; display: inline-block; text-decoration: none; color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px; } .translate-dropdown { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; height: 36px; } .translate-dropdown label { margin-right: 10px; color: #000; font-size: .95rem; } .article-meta { gap:0 !important; } .author-label, .modified-label, .published-label, modified-label { font-weight: 300 !important; } .date_autor_sidebar { background-color: #e6e6e6; padding: 5px 10px; margin: 0; font-size: .8em; transform: none; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 8px; } .sidebar_autor { background: #333; border-radius: 4px; color: #fff; padding: 0px 5px; font-size: .95rem; } time.sidebar_time, .translateSelectlabel, sidebar_time { margin-top: 2px; color:#000; font-style:normal; font-size:.95rem; } .sidebar_updated_time { background-color: #e6e6e6; padding: 5px 10px; margin: 0; font-size: .8em; transform: none; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 8px; } time.sidebar_updated_time_inner { background: #333; border-radius: 4px; color: #fff;; padding: 2px 6px; } .translate-dropdown .translate { color: #fff; !important; background-color: #333; } .translate-dropdown .translate:hover { color: #fff; !important; background-color: #b20e10 !important; } .share-button svg, .translate-dropdown .translate svg { fill: #fff; } span.modified-label { margin-top: 2px; color: #000; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: normal !important; } .ad_sidebar{ padding:0; border: none; } .ad_leaderboard { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; } .pdf_sidebar:hover { background: #b20e10; } span.sidebar_time { font-size: .95rem; margin-top: 3px; color: #000; } table.wp-block-table { white-space: normal; } input {padding: 8px;width: 200px;border: 1px solid #ddd;border-radius: 5px;} .comments { margin-top: 30px; } .comments ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; } .comments li { border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0; } .comment-form { margin-top: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; } .comment-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px;} .comment-form button { align-self: flex-start; background: #333; color:#fff; border:0; padding:8px 15px; border-radius:5px; cursor:pointer; } .comment-form button:hover { background: #b20e10; }