A 57-year-old Thai woman lost part of her left leg Thursday morning in a moving walkway accident at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport.
reported. The woman was later taken to two hospitals for treatment, including an attempt to reattach her leg.
In a news conference after the accident, Don Mueang International Airport director Karun Thanakuljeerapat said suitcase wheels were also found under the walkway belt, and that the walkways are inspected on a daily basis. He added that authorities will take care of medical expenses and compensation for the traveler.After the accident, the moving walkways at the airport were inspected and temporarily disabled. Airports of Thailand said its engineering team will conduct further inspection.
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