RELIEVED parents Khatoon and Jahan Dad have thanked the dozens of well-wishers who gave support after their two young sons fell off the back of a moving post van.

Asam, nine, and Kasam, eight, were rushed to Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, London, with head injuries last Wednesday after they were seen falling from the back of a Parcelforce van in their street, Gibbs Close, Downley.

Mr Dad and his wife rushed to their children's hospital bedsides.

He said it had been extremely hard knowing Asam and Kasam were seriously ill in hospital.

After two days in intensive care, the boys were transferred to Wycombe Hospital last Friday evening.

Kasam was well enough to be allowed to return home on Sunday and his brother, Asam, was released the next day, Bank Holiday Monday.

Mr Dad, who spoke through an interpreter, said: "I am just extremely relieved that this whole ordeal is nearly over.

"The last few days have been really hard and I would just like to thank everyone for their support.

"Friends, family and well-wishers have all been great."

Mrs Dad said: "I would just like to thank everyone for their support in helping us get through this difficult time."

The boys' aunt, Yasmin Khan, said: "Looking at the boys in hospital on Thursday, I didn't think they were going to make it.

"Thankfully they have - it's a great relief to everybody."

Kasam is a pupil at Tinkers Wood School, in Garratts Way, Downley.

His brother Asam, is a pupil at Chiltern Gate School, in Verney Avenue, High Wycombe.

Pupils at Chiltern Gate School made get well soon cards for Asam after they found out about the accident.

Thames Valley Police and Parcelforce have launched separate investigations into the incident.

Acting Sergeant Andrew Brandish of Amersham traffic police said: "We would like to speak urgently to anyone with any information about the incident that will help us to establish exactly how it happened."

% Anyone who thinks they may have any information on the incident should call PC Gareth Blaken (01296) 396000

Picture shows brothers Kasam and Dad

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