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Passenger Suffers Electric Shock on ICE Train in Dortmund

A man was hospitalized after touching a faulty outlet, prompting the evacuation of 360 passengers.

  • On October 11, a 31-year-old passenger received an electric shock from a power outlet on an ICE train traveling from Hamburg to Munich.
  • The incident occurred just before the train entered Dortmund's main station, leading to the immediate evacuation of the train.
  • Police discovered two metal prongs protruding from the outlet, believed to be remnants of a broken travel adapter.
  • The injured man, who complained of chest pain, was treated by an onboard doctor before being taken to a hospital.
  • Authorities have initiated an investigation into possible dangerous bodily harm, seeking witnesses to determine if the incident was intentional.
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