Elevator Entrapment at Tachileik District Hospital Highlights Myanmar's Infrastructure Woes
An 11-year-old child was trapped in an elevator at Tachileik District Hospital in Myanmar. Although rescued by firefighters, the incident underscores concerns over deteriorating public infrastructure and frequent power outages in the region.
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