A 13-year-old boy was electrocuted twice after train surfing at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on 18 Nov. Train surfing is a dangerous activity where one rides recklessly above a train.
According to the railway operator, SuperVia, the boy first had an electric shock after coming in contact with the train’s overhead line.
He then passed out from the shock, said witnesses.
In a video of the incident’s aftermath circulating social media, the boy is seen lying on top of the halted train, with his legs hanging on the side.
A young man climbs on top of the train to rescue him.
The boy then stirs, causing the crowd to scream fearing that he will touch the live wire again.
However, as the young man pulls him up by the arm, the boy comes in contact with the wire, causing a fiery explosion.
Source: @NotciasRio1 on X
In another video, the boy was finally able to free himself with the help of witnesses.
He was reportedly rushed to the hospital and was in a serious condition.
Source: @Alexandechandon on X
SuperVia has said in a statement that it regrets the incident, adding that it has been running an educational campaign about the risks of train surfing since September due to a number of such cases.
Additionally, it also warned witnesses of electric shocks not to provide assistance “directly” as doing so can put their own lives at risk.
Also read: Mum in M’sia pushes son away to save him from oncoming train, dies after being dragged for 20 metres
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Featured image adapted from @NotciasRio1 on X
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