Amsterdam student electrocuted during school trip to Germany
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Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on GoogleA 15-year old high school pupil from Amsterdam has been seriously wounded in Germany when he was electrocuted by an overhead train power cable while on a school trip to the south western city of Kehl, according to the Parool.
The incident occurred on Monday night when the teenager climbed on top of a parked train alone to take a photo and got an electric shock from the overhead power line.
He sustained life-threatening injuries and was air-lifted to a specialist hospital, according to German police.
The youngster remains in hospital in a critical condition, according to the school authorities. The victim’s parents have since travelled to Germany to be with him.
Classmates and staff on the school trip returned to Amsterdam following the incident, and have been offered support.
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