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Vietnamese teacher injured during student rescue

Overview

On August 28, Hoang Thi Hien, a 32-year-old preschool teacher at Phu Son Kindergarten in Nghe An province, was severely injured while shielding a two-year-old student from an oncoming truck. Ms. Hien was struck in both legs and transferred to Viet Duc University Hospital in Hanoi for intensive treatment. Due to complex crushing injuries and necrosis, doctors were forced to amputate her right leg above the knee to save her life, while her left leg remains under medical care.

In response to her actions, the Ministry of Education and Training and local officials provided recognition and financial assistance. Following a three-day fundraising appeal by the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Nghe An province, nearly 9,000 contributors donated over 2 billion VND. On September 17, President To Lam signed a decision to award Ms. Hien the Bravery Medal, and the Ministry of Education and Training issued a formal commendation.

Ms. Hien has since been transferred to Cua Dong General Hospital in Nghe An for continued care and functional rehabilitation. The hospital announced it will cover all medical and accommodation costs for Ms. Hien and her family during her recovery. Doctors at the facility plan to assess her progress to determine the appropriate prosthetic limb once her health stabilizes. Additionally, the Nghe An Provincial Women's Union presented her with a certificate of merit on behalf of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union to recognize her bravery.

During a visit to offer encouragement, Nguyen Xuan Tai, Director of Cua Dong General Hospital, reaffirmed the facility’s commitment to covering her expenses. Despite her injuries, Ms. Hien, a single mother of two, has expressed a resilient spirit, stating she would still act to save her student if given the chance. She is currently focused on rehabilitation with the goal of eventually returning to teaching.

Entities

Hoàng Thị Hiền · Viet Duc University Hospital · Nguyễn Thị Quyên Thanh · Ministry of Education and Training · Viet Duc Hospital

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Teacher in Nghe An recovers after losing leg saving student

    A preschool teacher in Nghe An, Vietnam, is recovering after losing a leg while saving a toddler from a truck. Cua Dong General Hospital is covering her medical expenses as she works toward returning to school.

  2. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Cửa Đông General Hospital to cover costs for teacher who lost leg saving student

    Cửa Đông General Hospital will cover all medical and lodging costs for teacher Hoàng Thị Hiền, who lost a leg while saving a 2-year-old student from a truck in Nghệ An.

  3. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    President Tô Lâm awards Bravery Medal to teacher Hoàng Thị Hiền

    Vietnamese President Tô Lâm awarded the Bravery Medal to teacher Hoàng Thị Hiền after she heroically saved a 2-year-old student from an oncoming truck, sustaining severe leg injuries in the process.

  4. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Hoang Thi Hien receives 2 billion VND in donations after saving student

    Nearly 9,000 people donated over 2 billion VND to support Hoang Thi Hien, a Vietnamese teacher who lost a leg after heroically saving a 2-year-old student from a truck accident.

  5. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Vietnamese teacher injured saving student from truck

    A preschool teacher in Nghệ An, Vietnam, is receiving medical care after being struck by a truck while saving a 2-year-old student. Officials have recognized her bravery with awards and support.

Sources

afamily.vn · baogialai.com.vn · baohatinh.vn · baotintuc.vn · cafef.vn · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · htv.vn · kenh14.vn · phunuvietnam.vn · soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn

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