A police spokesperson stated that the 21-year-old man was able to stand up on his own after the electric shock. A companion informed the police officers that they wanted to take a shortcut and therefore went onto the tracks. The 21-year-old then climbed onto the wagon. A witness also confirmed that the man was on the wagon.

21-Year-Old Taken to Hospital After Electric Shock at Penzing Station

The 21-year-old was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, the police reported in a press release on Friday. The man suffered extensive burns, according to the rescue services. The ÖBB pointed out in a written statement in response to an APA inquiry on Friday that "unauthorized access to railway facilities is strictly prohibited and life-threatening. The railway operates with heavy equipment, high speeds, and a voltage of 15,000 volts. If you get too close to the live overhead line, a voltage arc can occur even without contact," it said.

(APA/Red)

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