A woman suffered severe injury when her leg became trapped in a travelator at an airport, leading to the amputation of her leg.
A shocking incident occurred at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok, Thailand.
A woman had to undergo a leg amputation after her leg became trapped in a travelator.
This tragic event has left many people concerned about safety at airports.
A woman’s leg became trapped in a travelator.
The woman, who is 57 years old, was walking along the travelator when her leg became stuck.
Reports indicate that she tripped over her suitcase and fell into a gap at the end of the walkway.
Unfortunately, this led to her leg getting caught in the machinery of the travelator.
Airport staff and medical teams rushed to help her. They attempted to free her leg, but the injuries were severe.
The incident caused extensive damage to her bones and tendons, making it impossible to save her leg.
Doctors made the difficult decision to amputate her leg just above the knee.
Medical teams rushed to help but amputated her leg.
After the amputation, the woman’s severed leg was placed in a foam box, with hopes of reattachment.
She was quickly transported to Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital for further treatment.
However, once there, medical staff informed her family that the leg could not be saved.
The woman’s son shared his feelings on social media, expressing deep concern for his mother’s morale.
He noted that although she showed strength in her voice and attitude, the sudden loss of her leg left her feeling devastated.
The family understood that her life would never be the same again.
“My mother’s morale is quite concerning. We got to speak to her a bit before and after the operation…
Even though she showed her strength through facial expression and tone of voice, we knew that deep down she was broken because she suddenly lost a leg.
“Our family knows very well that we can neither make her leg work like before, nor can we bring back the same life she had lived.”
Airport officials expressed condolences and concern.
The director of Don Mueang Airport, Karun Thanakuljeerapat, expressed condolences regarding this tragic accident.
He assured the public that the airport would take steps to ensure such incidents do not happen in the future.
The airport management also reached out to the family to provide support and follow up on the woman’s treatment.
“On behalf of the Don Mueang international airport, I’d like to express my deepest condolences regarding the accident.
“I’d like to insist that we will ensure that no such accident will happen again.”
A spokesperson from the airport stated that they are ready to accept responsibility for the incident and cover the medical expenses.
They expressed their sadness over what happened and committed to improving safety measures.
“The director of Don Mueang Airport and management has visited the patient to follow up on the treatment and received information from the medical team at Bhumibol Hospital that she is currently in the process of receiving treatment from the medical team.
“Don Mueang Airport is deeply saddened by the incident and ready to fully accept the responsibility as well as take care of the medical expenses and compensation.”
She took her first steps after amputation.
Months after the accident, the woman is making progress in her recovery.
Her son reported that she had taken her first steps following the amputation. He said she walked for 15 minutes and is practicing daily.
This achievement has been encouraging for both her and her family.
Despite the challenges she faces, her son mentioned that she remains beautiful and strong.
He expressed hope that one day she would be able to run faster than him.
The family is focused on supporting her through the rehabilitation process.