Airport Horror: Woman's Leg Amputated in Travelator Tragedy

A 57-year-old Thai woman had her leg amputated after getting trapped in a moving walkway at an international airport in Bangkok. The incident occurred in the southern corridor of the domestic passenger terminal, and the cause is still under investigation. The woman, who was traveling to Nakhon Si Thammarat, suffered severe injuries, leading to the amputation of her leg up to the kneecap. The airport director expressed deep sorrow and stated that all medical expenses and compensation would be provided. The airport's moving walkways have been suspended while engineers conduct safety checks. Thailand is a popular tourist destination and has been recovering its tourism industry after the pandemic.
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