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A 35-year-old perishes due to electrocution at Karlsruhe freight station.

A 35-year-old man met his demise after touching an electric overhead line on a stationary wagon at Karlsruhe's freight station. On Tuesday, federal police disclosed that the man had climbed atop the tanker truck, carrying his belongings and bicycle, in pursuit of a ride on board the train early...

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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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Source: www.stern.de

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