Tragedy in the neighborhood: Went to wash his car and died on the spot
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 47-year-old man died from electrocution while washing his car in Mala Moštanica, near Belgrade.
- The accident occurred on Sunday evening when the man stood on wet grass while using an electric pressure washer.
- Emergency services attempted resuscitation, but he was pronounced dead at the scene; police are investigating.
A tragic accident claimed the life of a 47-year-old man from Zemun on Sunday evening in Mala Moštanica, near Belgrade. The man was electrocuted while washing his car, an incident that occurred in a yard saturated with water.
According to available information, the man had visited friends and decided to wash his vehicle around 7 p.m. using a high-pressure washer. He was standing on the wet grass and plugging in the electric device when a powerful electric shock occurred. The injuries sustained were fatal, and he died at the scene.
Emergency medical services from Obrenovac were immediately called and attempted to resuscitate the 47-year-old. Despite their efforts, doctors could only confirm his death. Police arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation into the circumstances of the accident. Preliminary findings suggest it was an unfortunate accident caused by electrocution, and no autopsy was ordered due to the lack of suspicious circumstances.
The report also briefly mentions a separate incident involving a sudden night storm that stranded six large sailboats, highlighting the intensity of recent weather events.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.