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17-year-old Syrian in a coma with burn injuries after a gas station accident
A 17-year-old Syrian suffered serious burn injuries in Zechin, Märkisch-Oderland. The public prosecutor's office is investigating possible attempted murder.
17-year-old Syrian in a coma with burn injuries after a gas station accident
On September 30, 2025, an incident in Zechin, Märkisch-Oderland, remains a topic of great interest. A 17-year-old Syrian is in a Berlin hospital with serious burn injuries, and the Frankfurt (Oder) public prosecutor's office has begun an investigation. What exactly happened that fateful evening?
The circumstances surrounding the teenager's injuries remain unclear to this day. He was found in a supermarket in Letschin after apparently trying to steal petrol from a self-service petrol station. He is said to have accidentally doused himself and then caught fire. A witness discovered the seriously injured teenager on September 13th around 10:30 p.m. It was precisely these ambiguities that gave investigators reason to suspect that there may be more to the incident than a simple accident. According to RBB24, it could be an attempted murder, which significantly complicates the investigation.
Investigations under high pressure
The public prosecutor's office has set up a murder squad to clarify whether it was an arson attack with third-party involvement. However, political motives are ruled out, which makes the direction of the investigation clear. After waking up from his coma last Tuesday, the 17-year-old was able to testify himself, as reported by Tagesschau. A report from the State Criminal Police Office is still pending, and more detailed information about the crime will not be published for tactical reasons.
The incident has brought safety and fire safety into focus. Fires are still a serious problem in Germany. As part of the FeuerTrutz statistics, it is known that there are no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics for the country. This could help improve fire safety in public and private facilities to prevent similar incidents in the future. The 17-year-old's tragedy in particular reveals how important preventive measures are.
A shadow over the community
The region is now in shock, with residents worried wondering how such an incident could have happened. The local prosecutor's office will continue to work hard to clarify the exact circumstances of this frightening event. Meanwhile, everyone is hoping for a quick recovery for the young man who has been through a lot and now urgently needs answers.
It remains to be seen how this case will develop. In the meantime, the debate surrounding gas station safety and the dangers of open fires will certainly continue in the hope that such incidents can be avoided in the future.