Bus Accident in Wales

威爾斯巴士事故


Introduction

Emergency workers are helping people after a bus accident on the A484 road in south-west Wales.

在威爾斯西南部的 A484 公路發生巴士事故後,緊急救援人員正協助傷者。

Main Body

A bus fell on its side on Tuesday afternoon. About twenty-six people are hurt. Doctors and two helicopters went to help them.

週二下午發生一起巴士側翻事故。約有二十六人受傷。醫生與兩架直升機前往救援。

Police closed the A484 road. Many people use this road to go to Carmarthen and Llanelli. Now, drivers must take a different way.

警方封閉了 A484 公路。許多人使用這條道路前往卡馬瑟(Carmarthen)與蘭內利(Llanelli)。現在駕駛員必須採取替代路線。

The hospitals are very busy. Doctors must help the most sick people first. Other patients must wait longer. A local leader told people to stay away from the accident.

醫院非常繁忙。醫生必須優先救治最危重的患者。其他病人則需等待較長時間。當地領導人提醒民眾避開事故現場。

Conclusion

The road is still closed. Emergency workers are still helping the injured people.

道路目前仍封閉中。緊急救援人員仍在協助傷者。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The Power of 'MUST'

In this story, we see the word must used several times. We use this word when something is necessary or there is no other choice.

Examples from the text:

  • Drivers must take a different way. \rightarrow (They have no choice because the road is closed).
  • Doctors must help the most sick people first. \rightarrow (This is the priority/rule).
  • Other patients must wait longer. \rightarrow (It is necessary to wait).

How to use it in your life: Person + must + action

  • I must study English. \rightarrow (It is necessary for me).
  • You must stop at the red light. \rightarrow (It is a law).

Quick Note: Notice that after must, we use a simple verb. We do NOT say "must to go." We say "must go."

Vocabulary Learning

emergency (n.)
A dangerous situation that needs immediate action
Example:Please call the emergency services if there is a fire.
accident (n.)
Something bad that happens by chance and causes injury
Example:He had a car accident last week.
patient (n.)
A person who is receiving medical care
Example:The doctor is talking to a patient.
injured (adj.)
Hurt or damaged physically
Example:The injured man was taken to the hospital.
local (adj.)
From the area where you are
Example:I buy my vegetables at the local market.
Practice A2 words in a crossword