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Idiot bursts into flame

2007 Reader Submission
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The following story is from BBC News

(http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/6406533.stm)

Electrocuted man 'not prankster'

Firefighters found the body on top of the train

A man who was electrocuted while on the roof of a freight train in Manchester is not believed to have been "train-surfing", police said.

The 26-year-old man from Burnage died when he touched 25,000-volt power lines while on top of the train.

British Transport Police (BTP) said it was not thought the man was taking part in a prank when he was hit by the volts near Manchester Piccadilly station.

It is thought he may have been trying to hitch a free ride.

Emergency crews responded to reports of a small fire on Thursday night at the back of the freight train.

A BTP spokesman said: "A short time later a body was discovered on top of a container on board the freight train.

"Fire Brigade, paramedics and officers from BTP attended and the body of a male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe the man got on the train when it stopped at a signal in Levenshulme.

The spokesman added: "As the train was approaching Piccadilly Station this male has come into contact with overhead power lines.

"BTP are still investigating the reason why the male got on to the freight train. However at this stage it is not believed to be a prank that has gone wrong."

Submitted on 03/01/2007

Submitted by: Martin Dilleigh
Reference: BBC website (see below)

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We already have this one but this gives different information. I will mark it for Darwin's consideration. Thanks for the submission, Martin


James said:
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Yet more on this breaking incident! Here y'go, Darwin!


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