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Veteran's Horrific 25,000-Volt Shock at Station
28 Oct
Summary
- Veteran suffered severe injuries from a 25,000-volt shock on a live rail.
- His fingers melted, and a hole was blasted through his chest.
- He fell while trying to save an autistic colleague from the platform edge.
An Army veteran experienced devastating injuries after an incident at Bournemouth Station. Michael Walton, 50, fell onto a live railway line, receiving a severe electrical shock. The 25,000-volt current caused catastrophic damage, including heart and lung failure, a significant wound on his chest, and melted fingers. He fell while trying to prevent an autistic colleague from getting too close to the platform edge.
Brave intervention from a Network Rail technician and his colleagues saved Walton's life. They performed CPR after hauling him from the tracks. He was transported to a hospital in Southampton, where he remained in a coma for ten days. Despite a rapid physical recovery from the immediate incident, Walton is now battling an MRSA infection.
Walton, who has a history of accidents, expressed gratitude to his rescuers and hospital staff. He is eager to return to his supervisory role at Titan Dry Lining, finding his inability to work particularly challenging. His partner, Donna, stayed by his side throughout his hospitalisation.
