Fatal electric shock: Young people die at the freight station!

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Zwei tödliche Stromunfälle an Güterbahnhöfen in Guntersblum und Schwerte erfordern Ermittlungen und warnen vor Gefahren.
Two fatal electricity accidents at freight stations in Gunterblum and swords require investigations and warn of dangers. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On Saturday evening, March 16, 2025, a tragic accident occurred at the freight station in Guntersblum, district of Mainz-Bingen. A 14-year-old died from an electric shock when he climbed onto a parked freight train. The incident happened around 6:40 p.m. The young person touched the overhead line with his body, which led to a fatal electricity accident. Unfortunately, he died at the scene of the accident before rescue workers could intervene. The railway line between Mainz and Worms had to be blocked for several hours to make room for the police and fire brigade forces, which were on site with numerous units. The investigation into this tragic incident continues on .

Yesterday's incident is reminiscent of a similar tragic accident that occurred in the freight station of Schwerte (Unna district) late Friday evening. An 18-year-old also lost his life when he climbed onto a wagon. This boy was traveling with two friends who crossed the tracks. The young man suffered an electric shock and fell onto the tracks from the roof of the wagon. The emergency services could only find his death. In this case, the police will also examine the exact circumstances of the accident Welt.de .

The dangers of train climbing

Both tragic incidents reveal the dangers of entering rail systems and climbing on trains. In both cases, the police emphasized how important it is to educate young people about the risks. The contact with electrical overhead lines can primarily have fatal consequences, which underlines the fatal accidents. It is striking that a group of young people is often involved in a variety of similar accidents who usually do not assess the enormous dangers.

The moving circumstances of both accidents have initiated a discussion about the safety of railway systems. Parents and schools are required to have discussions about the risks. The question arises how such bad events can be prevented in the future.

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