A terrifying medical emergency unfolded on October 14 at around 1:50pm in Eaton Place, Kemptown, Brighton. A driver suddenly suffered a serious cardiac arrest while behind the wheel of his van. The van mounted the kerb, smashing into a pole and another vehicle before coming to a stop.
A grateful family member took to Facebook, pleading to find the “wonderful human” who saved their brother’s life. They wrote: “My brother, who had a cardiac arrest while driving, was pulled from the car by a gentleman and they gave him CPR which saved his life.”
Sussex Police confirmed the road was closed as emergency services, including South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb), rushed to the scene. The driver was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
This dramatic rescue is a stark reminder of how vital CPR training is. Spend five minutes refreshing your skills or learn anew with this excellent video from the St John Ambulance team. You never know when it could save someone’s life.
Originally published by UKNIP.
