The tree has fallen. He is touched by an electricity cable. Can you touch a tree?

Question

Electronics

Hello! I am zero in physics and current. The question is this: today a tree fell on our road, breaking the cable between the lampposts. It's raining outside and everything is wet. The ends of the cable remained in the branches of the trees. Can it electrocute when touching a tree?

Answer 1

Do not touch in any case!
And don't even come close!
There is the concept of "step voltage" - it will kill a few meters from the tree!
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