Sambalpur: A 17-year-old boy sustained critical injuries as he came in contact with high voltage wire while recording 'reels' atop a freight train at Sambalpur City railway station on Thursday.

The incident took place in the afternoon as the minor boy climbed the stationary train and started shooting 'reels'. He accidentally came in contact with the wire and was grievously injured.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel rescued the victim and rushed him to Sambalpur District Headquarters Hospital for treatment. He was later shifted to VIMSAR in Burla as his condition deteriorated.

His condition was stated to be stable.