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Electrocuted by train power line

2008 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

http://www.tgcom.mediaset.it/cronaca/articoli/articolo419121.shtml

http://www.repubblica.it/news/ired/ultimora/2006/rep_nazionale_n_3184298.html?ref=hpsbdx2

Angelo Di Biase challenged two friend to climb on a parked train at Pinerolo station.

He won the challenge climbing first of all on the train, rising the arms in sign of victory he touched the train power line and instantly dead electrocuted

Submitted on 06/24/2008

Submitted by: e.BreakeR
Reference: 24 june 2009

Copyright © 2008 DarwinAwards.com

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Bruce said:
Maybe Toss: Too Common
The sport of "train surfing" has become extremely common. We've received a growing number of similar stories recently, so I'm inclined to toss this. Let's see what the other moderators have to say. Thanks for sending this in.


James said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Maybe Darwin ought to start collecting train surfing stories as well!


Shadow said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
we'll see what Darwin has to say, i agree as common as it is, we maybe should collect them.


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