Fatal electric shock: Young people die after dangerous train accident!

Fatal electric shock: Young people die after dangerous train accident!

On March 15, 2025, a tragic accident family had a 14-year-old boy who suffered a fatal electric shock in the municipality of Guntersblum in the Mainz-Bingen district. The boy had climbed on a parked freight train when he probably accidentally came into contact with a high -voltage overhead line. These overhead lines usually lead 15,000 volts, which makes the dangers that emerge from such places.

According to the police, the tragic incident could have been caused by touching the overhead line. At the same time, it was found that a safety distance of at least 1.50 meters must be observed for the overhead line in order to avoid an electric shock. These distances are not only life -saving, they are also mandatory for everyone who is near train systems.

The dangers of overhead lines

The railway network in Germany extends over around 8000 kilometers and supplies about 20,000 trains with electricity every day. The entire rail network comprises more than 39,200 kilometers. The overhead lines are essential for rail traffic because they provide the necessary high voltage. It is important that two thirds of the required electricity are generated in special railway current power plants, while a third comes from the public 50-Hertz network. This is converted into a frequency of 16.7 Hertz and finally led to the sub -plant with 110 kV, where it is transformed down to the medium voltage of 15,000 volts.

A touch with the overhead lines or an approximation within 1.50 meters can result in serious injuries or even death. This danger is reinforced by the fact that electricity is not visible, audible or smellable and has a 68-higher electricity strength than the usual house current. In addition, water runs particularly well, which increases the risk of an electric shock in wet conditions.

rules of conduct to avoid electricity strikes

In order to protect yourself from the dangerous consequences of an electric shock, some important rules of conduct should be observed. Here are some of the most important:

• access to the track area is prohibited outside the approved paths.
• tracks should never be crossed in unsecured areas.
• In moist weather, a corresponding distance from the overhead lines must be held.

In an emergency! The emergency number 112 will be selected immediately and a call to the federal police hotline under 0800 6 888,000 will be directed to block train traffic. Only after the overhead line is switched off can you approach the accident victim and get first aid.

The tragic incident underlines the need for intensive information about the dangers that emerge from high -voltage overhead lines. Only through appropriate training and sensitization can awareness of these risks be sharpened. It is crucial that people, especially young people, take potential dangers on rail systems seriously and always adhere to the security guidelines to prevent such tragic accidents.