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If death results from an electric shock the cause of death is generally referred to as electrocution. Electric injury occurs upon contact of a body part with electricity that causes a sufficient current to pass through the person's tissues. Contact with energized wiring or devices is the most common cause.
Death can occur from any shock that carries enough sustained current through a vital organ or tissue. When an electric current flows through the brain or spinal cord, death due to asphyxiation may occur as a result of interference with the central nervous system's control of respiration, or through direct paralysis of the chest muscles. [18]
Electric shock Injured 26 A person was injured in a train marshalling yard; it was speculated that they were in the yard in relation to graffiti. They climbed on top of a stationary train carriage and received an electric shock, and were taken to hospital in a critical but stable condition. [133] [134] 2 January 2018: France Electric shock ...
Accidental deaths by electrocution (1 C, 52 P) E. People executed by electric chair (26 C, 2 P) L. Deaths from lightning strikes (51 P) S. Suicides by electrocution (4 P)
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A person climbed onto the roof of a train and received an electric shock resulting in burns to 90% of their body. [231] [232] [233] 9 September 2015: Ukraine – Kyiv Injured Electric shock 18 A person received burns injuries to their upper and lower limbs after receiving an electric shock from riding on the roof of a train. [231] [232] [233 ...