Amsterdam student electrocuted during school trip to Germany
A 15-year-old student from Amsterdam has been critically injured after being electrocuted during a school trip to Germany.
The incident took place on Monday night in the southwestern German city of Kehl. According to reports, the teenager climbed onto the roof of a stationary train while alone, reportedly intending to take a photograph.
While on top of the train, he came into contact with or was struck by electricity from an overhead high-voltage power line, resulting in a severe electric shock.
German police said the student suffered life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a specialist hospital for emergency treatment. He remains in critical condition.
The teenager’s parents have traveled to Germany to be by his side. Meanwhile, classmates and staff members who were on the school trip have returned to Amsterdam and are being offered support following the traumatic incident.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.