Astana Elevator Accident Leaves 5-Year-Old Boy Needing Urgent, Expensive Treatment Abroad

Five-year-old boy severely injured in Astana elevator accident. A five-year-old boy suffered severe injuries in an elevator accident in Astana, Kazakhstan, in February. Doctors diagnosed him with significant facial nerve damage. His mother is appealing to the public for help to cover the costs of treatment abroad, which is the only option for his rehabilitation. "We cannot cope without people's help," she says in a video posted online. The video shows CCTV footage of the incident and the boy's current condition. The incident highlights the need for improved safety measures in elevators and the challenges faced by families dealing with expensive medical treatments.