6 children burned by Guatemala volcano eruption transported to Shriners Hospital

Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston (Texas) took in six children who were burned in a volcano eruption in Guatemala, according to a Click 2 Houston report.

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The children, who are listed in critical condition, were transported via aircraft to Galveston around 2 a.m. June 7. They arrived around 5 a.m.

The medical team at Shriners, which specializes in pediatric burn care, will provide surgery, rehabilitation and psychological support.

An emergency medical team from Shriners was sent to Guatemala 24 hours after the volcano eruption to provide emergency care.

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