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Shocking piece of trainsurfing

2007 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

MAN ELECTROCUTED ON TOP OF TRAIN http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/6406533.stm 28th February 2007

A man was electrocuted while on the roof of a freight train travelling through Manchester city centre. Emergency services were called to Oxford Road station on Wednesday evening, after reports of a fire seen on board the train.

It is believed the man, whose body was found on top of the train, came into contact with overhead power cables as the train passed through the station.

British Transport Police closed the station to investigate the incident.

A spokeswoman said: "It's possible that the body has come into contact with overhead cables on the train and caused a short circuit, which has caused the fire, but it is too early to say how the body came to be on the train."

There were no other reported casualties, and Oxford Road station was closed to the public.

Train services usually passing through the station were diverted.

Submitted on 02/28/2007

Submitted by: Dave Harries
Reference: BBC News website, 28.02.2007

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>> Moderator Scores <<

James said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
Thanks for sending this in, Dave! Unfortunately, there's nowhere near enough information in the article to make a decision. Yes, being on top of a train under any circumstances is stupid, but we seek only the best and the dullest! Was this some punk trainsurfing, or some poor hobo who ran into a spot of bad luck? I tend to think the latter, but we really don't know! Let us know if anything more on this comes in!


Chip said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
I somewhat agree with James. I can see no earthly reason to be on top of a train. That part is a given. The person was stupid. But how exactly did the person expire? Was this an electric train with the power cables above it? Or was it a diesel and they merely accidentally came in contact with something electrical? More information and this may be a keeper. Thanks for sending it, Dave.


Graham said:
Maybe Toss: Not Amusing
There'd be no diesel trains in Manchester so this moron would have electrocuted himself on overhead lines. Do we need to explain to people which part of a train they're supposed to sit in, or is that asking too much? THanks, Dave.


Tracy said:
Definitely Toss: Not Amusing
Thanks, but I don't think this guy was doing anything amusing


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