Son of nurse who died in RAK accident yet to know mum’s gone
The family of the Indian nurse who died in a road accident in Ras Al Khaimah during the Eid holidays is yet to inform her seven-year-old son of his mother’s death.
The boy, Kritin, is still recovering in the hospital after suffering multiple fractures. He is not in a condition to be told about the news, said Basil Paul, cousin of the nurse Tintu Paul. “Kritin has been shifted to the room.
However, he does require some surgeries. We are exploring several treatment options,” Basil said.
Meanwhile, he confirmed that Tintu’s last rites will be performed in her hometown of Ernakulam in the south Indian state of Kerala.
“We are waiting for the documentation process to be completed,” said Basil. “We are hoping everything will be finalised within two or three days.”
Tintu — a 36-year-old nurse who worked at a dental clinic in the emirate — died while returning from a drive to the Jebel Jais mountains in Ras Al Khaimah. She was with her family on May 3, when their vehicle skidded and crashed, leaving them seriously injured.
Despite being rushed to the hospital, Tintu succumbed to her injuries the following day.
Her husband, Kripa Shankar, had been admitted to the hospital with injuries, but has since been discharged.
“He has a self-healing spinal injury,” said Basil. “He must have complete bed rest. He can do the basics on his own, like eating and using the washroom, but otherwise, he cannot do anything else.”
Shankar’s mother, who was also in the car, suffered a fracture in her leg and will be discharged shortly.
Tintu’s younger son Aadin, who is one and a half years old, escaped with minor injuries and is at home, being cared for by family members.
“Wearerequestingpeopletoplease pray for the family,” said Basil. “They need all the support they can receive to recover from this tragic accident.”