Passenger loses leg in tragic accident on travelator at Thai airport


The emergency amputation was performed by a medical team at the airport. - The Nation

BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): A passenger had her left leg amputated after it got stuck in a travelator at Don Mueang International Airport early Thursday (June 29) morning.

She was rushed to Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital for treatment after the emergency amputation of her left leg was performed by a medical team at the airport.

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