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Woman’s leg amputated at Bangkok airport after getting stuck in moving walkway (www.theguardian.com)
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Airport expresses ‘deepest condolences’ after 57-year-old gets caught and has left leg removed from above the knee

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[–] AlternativeEmphasis@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I do have somewhat of a fear of these walkways and escalators for stories like this although I do know it's irrational.

[–] Waryspice@kbin.social 30 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think this article is proof that your fear is not that irrational.

[–] AlternativeEmphasis@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago

True in that sense, I suppose I am lucky that these stories are rather uncommon in countries I visit and live in.

[–] DarkThoughts@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

That Chinese escalator lady is still haunting me. Those things are meant to increase their torque when they experience resistance, to actually be able to move people. Unfortunately if you happen to get stuck in their mechanics that means they'll also turn you into minced meat.