Friday, December 3, 2010

Families Deal With Shock of Diamond Bridge Tragedy

Chea Channy, far right, who was also on the bridge, escaped with other siblings. She spoke along with other family members on a special edition of “Hello VOA” Wednesday. (Photo: by Heng Reaksmey)
Men Kimseng, VOA Khmer
Washington, DC Thursday, 02 December 2010
“Even when I sleep, I still hear their voices calling for help in my ears. I don't know when I'll forget this.”
Family members who lost loved ones in last week's Diamond Bridge stampede say they have been traumatized by the event, which claimed at least 351 lives.

“I'm still in shock,” said Chea Channy, whose 45-year-old father died on the bridge. “Even when I sleep, I still hear their voices calling for help in my ears. I don't know when I'll forget this.”
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