A horrifying accident at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport left a 57-year-old woman with an amputated leg after a travelator malfunction. The incident occurred as she tripped over her suitcase and became trapped at the end of the conveyor belt. Medical teams rushed to help, but the severity of the injuries forced an above-the-knee amputation on the spot.
Photos from the scene captured the woman sitting in distress, her leg stuck in the machinery. Despite efforts to preserve the severed limb in a foam box for possible reattachment, hospital staff confirmed it could not be saved. The woman’s son shared the emotional toll, revealing her visible strength despite the deep emotional trauma.
Airport officials expressed their condolences, pledging to prevent similar tragedies and offering full financial responsibility for medical expenses and compensation. The airport director vowed to ensure improved safety measures following the incident.
Months later, the woman took her first steps using a prosthetic, determined to move forward. Her son noted her courage and resilience, expressing hope that she would regain her independence and even surpass her previous physical abilities.
