Tragic electric shock: Man from Ottobrunn fights for his life!

Tragic electric shock: Man from Ottobrunn fights for his life!

Early on Sunday morning, a serious accident occurred at the north marshalling yard, between Moosach and Feldmoching, which almost cost the life of a 30-year-old man from Ottobrunn. At around 4:30 a.m., while the man was consuming alcohol with two friends - 24 years old from Untermenzing and 33 years old from Dresden - he climbed onto a tank car. He came dangerously close to the 15,000 volt overhead line and suffered a life-threatening electric shock, which threw him to the ground from a height of four meters. Loud South German newspaper In addition to a broken collarbone, the fall also resulted in severe second and third degree burns on more than 40 percent of his body.

The man's companions quickly helped him, provided first aid and immediately alerted the emergency services. Thanks to their quick reaction, the 30-year-old's life was saved. He was taken to a hospital where he was treated for extensive injuries. The federal police, who were also on site, are investigating a dangerous intervention in rail traffic and are issuing urgent warnings to the public. As the reports show, electricity from high-voltage lines can jump to people from a distance of just 1.50 meters, which made the victim's situation even more dangerous. It should be remembered that such electric shocks can penetrate into the body even without direct contact, as is also the case from T Online is reported.

Risks and dangers of electrical accidents

Electrical accidents are relatively rare in Germany, but they are often fatal. Around 3,000 electrical accidents are recorded every year, with most unfortunate incidents occurring in lower voltage classes. In high-voltage areas, such as those found in railway systems, the rate of fatal accidents is around 30 percent, a worrying figure that illustrates the danger. The dangerous effects of electric shock can vary, from severe burns to life-threatening ventricular fibrillation, which can lead to cardiac arrest, as by German testing service is explained.

The fire brigade and the federal police warn urgently about the risks associated with entering railway facilities and climbing onto trains. It's not just electricity that can cause significant damage: a fall from a great height also poses a great risk of injury. The incident at the rail yard showed how quickly a harmless situation, in this case sitting together and drinking, can turn into a life-threatening danger. To prevent something like this from happening again, it is important to follow safety precautions and keep your feet away from dangerous areas.

For the man involved in the accident, the situation could have serious consequences not only physically, but also legally. In addition to the physical injuries, he is threatened with legal action because of the dangerous interference with rail traffic. A lesson that should not only give pause to those directly affected, but also to society as a whole.