International SOS has mobilized its resources in Beijing and Malaysia to assist victims of a bus crash in Shanxi.
The bus crash occurred in Wenshui District, Shanxi province on 2 June 2006. There were 17 Malaysian tourists onboard.
Upon receiving the call for help on the evening of 3 June, a day after the incident occurred, International SOS immediately formed a crisis management team and sent medical and logistics personnel to Shanxi from Kuala Lumpur and Beijing. The first response team, comprising a senior doctor, a nurse, and a Chinese-speaking operations coordinator arrived in Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi the following morning.
Working with the local treating doctors and hospitals, the first response team ascertained the location of each victims and obtained
preliminary medical reports. Their immediate task is to assess the medical conditions of the victims and develop a plan of action for the victims to receive appropriate medical care.
International SOS assisted the families of the deceased with the cremation of three deceased victims and the repatriation of mortal remains for one deceased victim.
The remaining 12 victims under the care of International SOS are closely monitored by the medical teams on the ground and will be evacuated home at an appropriate time.
International SOS is working closely with several insurance companies to provide assistance to the their insureds involved in the bus crash.
