In Baden-Württemberg, a dispute has arisen. - A 35-year-old person lost their life at a cargo station in Karlsruhe.
A 35-year-old man met his demise at the Karlsruhe cargo yard when he encountered an electric wire overhead on an abandoned carriage. The police shared that this incident occurred at dawn on a Monday morning when the man, along with his items and bike, climbed onto the vintage train engine in an attempt to join a train ride.
The Federal Police warned the public about the severity of overhead lines, stating that up to 15,000 voltage may flow through them. They cautioned, "Even being close to 1.5 meters to the overhead line can result in fatal consequences."
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- The tragic accident at the goods station in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has raised concern about railroad safety.
- Despite the warning from the Federal Police about the dangers of getting too close to overhead lines while on or near railroads, such accidents continue to occur.
- The 35-year-old's death at the Karlsruhe railroad station was caused by an electric shock from an unused overhead wire on an abandoned carriage.
- Authorities are urging railroad workers and the general public to adhere strictly to safety guidelines to prevent similar accidents in the future.
- The tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the potential dangers present in and around the railroad system, especially at goods stations in cities like Karlsruhe, Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
