14-Year-Old Girl Recovers After School Bus Fire Tragedy

[snoop1130]

 

A 14-year-old girl, who was injured in a school bus fire incident on Tuesday, is gradually improving and has started physical therapy, according to the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health.

 

The girl's condition is moving towards betterment as there are no signs of fever or infection from the burns on her arms. She is now able to carry out some tasks by herself, even as the rehabilitation team continues to assist her.

 

Although she is able to sleep and appears calm, further mental health assessments for her and her family are to be carried out by the institute.

 

During the horrific fire incident, the girl was amongst those who were able to escape as the coach went up in flames. The unfortunate incident led to the death of 20 school children and three teachers.

 

The students were from a school in Uthai Thani’s Lan Sak district. They were on a day trip to Nonthaburi when the tragedy struck.

Funeral services for the victims will be held at the school, under royal sponsorship, and will be overseen by Privy Councillor President Surayud Chulanont, with other high-ranking government officials attending.

 

Chada Thaised, Bhumjaithai's MP for Uthai Thani, disclosed today that due to the high number of fatalities, help from private sector crematoriums had been sought. The planned funeral site is currently partially flooded, but necessary adjustments will be made, he mentioned.

 

Family members of the diseased put toys, like footballs and dolls, on the coffins in memory of their deceased loved ones. A few were seen shedding tears.

 

Today, former Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai visited the funeral site to pay his respects to the departed. He encouraged everyone to learn from this tragic accident, which took many young lives, and work towards how such incidents could be avoided in the future.

 

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-- 2024-10-04

 

[Callmeishmael]

11 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Family members of the diseased

That should be deceased... not diseased.