East Flemish family involved in a major accident in Thailand: Mother (44) Died, daughter (10) in critical condition (inland)
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A family from Balegem, part of Oosterzele, was involved in a major accident in Thailand. The mother (44) died and one of the two daughters is currently still in danger. The news comes hard in the Free Primary School Scheldewindeke in Zottegem where the girls go to school.
The seriously injured girl (10), a student of the fifth grade, is currently undergoing an urgent operation in a hospital in Thailand. All the help came too late for the mother. The father (52) and other daughter who were also in the car are unharmed. Deputy Mayor Brecht Cassiman (N-VA) van Zottegem confirms the accident and the death of mum, but did not yet receive an official explanation about this.
Pieter de Roo, director of the Free Primary School Scheldewindeke, sent out an email to inform the parents of the accident. « We hope for positive news for C., but in the meantime we consider the loss of her mum, » it sounds. « Her mom was involved for years for the care of her children, she was very dedicated and will be reminded of everyone. We wish the family a lot of strength and courage in this loss. »
Next Tuesday the students of the fifth grade will start with a joint moment in the polyvalent room, where the school will offer them the time to ask questions and find comfort. « Parents who want this can go together on Tuesday in the dining room of our school. In the entrance hall of our school, a silence corner is provided, where everyone can go. »
