News Forum - Victim of BTS escalator crush requires emergency surgery, not a ‘minor injury’ as reported

[Thaiger]

A victim of the escalator crush which occurred at BTS Surasak Station in Bangkok on Saturday night has spoken out about her injuries, which she says were misreported. The victim said she and other injured people are waiting to hear whether the BTS will be held responsible or will provide compensation. Thai news widely reported that 27 people suffered “minor injuries” when a group of people fell down the escalator at the busy station. However, a 17 year old girl was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery for her leg, which was “torn” in the incident. The victim posted gruesome […]

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[HolyCowCm]

Let's just blame it on the rain and this caused the rush. Mother Nature's force Majeure.

[Mudshark]

6 minutes ago, HolyCowCm said:

Let's just blame it on the rain and this caused the rush. Mother Nature's force Majeure.

BTS is in no way responsible. The injured and seriously injured can pay their own medical bills & costs for long term disabilities. Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[HolyCowCm]

7 minutes ago, Mudshark said:

BTS is in no way responsible. The injured and seriously injured can pay their own medical bills & costs for long term disabilities. Thanks for clearing that up.

 

Actually if the escalator did in fact fail contrary to what the police are saying then they probably are responsible in some way or the other. Bummer for the girl though, although Bangkok Chistian School School is over 100k per semester and then some adding in all the otehr billed costs. Not cheap. 

Watch them try to pin it on the girls fashion boots that they had no grip in wet conditions.

[Skip]

BTS should have prepared better for the rush of stupid people and set up up safety nets...

[Cabra]

People behaving badly is really not BTSs fault. I've no doubt she torn a ligament or something. I hope she mends quickly, but don't expect a payday because of it.