Crises and Urgent Situations - A 35-year-old perishes due to electrocution at Karlsruhe freight station.
The authorities issued a caution that high-voltage current, totaling up to 15,000 volts, may pass through overhead wires. A Federal Police officer commented, "Just breaking the 1.5 meter rule with respect to these wires could potentially result in deadly consequences."
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- The overhead line at the goods station in Karlsruhe, Germany, is known to carry electricity with a high voltage, posing a risk of electrical shock to anyone who gets too close.
- Despite the warning from the Federal Police about the potential danger of an electric shock from the overhead line, a 35-year-old individual unfortunately lost their life in an accident at the railroad station.
- Upon hearing the news of the unfortunate incident at the freight station in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, emergency services rushed to the scene to assist.
- Investigations into the incident reveal that the individual may have been working on their bicycle near the railroad tracks, which could have led to an unintended contact with the overhead line, causing the fatal electric shock.
- The Federal Police urgently called for increased awareness and adherence to safety guidelines around railroad tracks and overhead electric lines to prevent similar accidents in the future.
- To show its commitment to ensuring safety on railroads, the government of Baden-Württemberg launched a public awareness campaign, highlighting the potential dangers of high-voltage electricity and urging people to maintain a safe distance from railroad tracks and overhead wires while commuting, working, or even engaging in recreational activities.
Source: www.stern.de
