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Paramedic "Sent Flying" Aids Heart Attack Victim
15 Dec
Summary
- Paramedic James Vernon was struck by a car from behind.
- He was en route to assist a patient experiencing a heart attack.
- Despite his injuries, he sheltered children and aided victims.
A paramedic, James Vernon, recounted the moment he was struck by a vehicle, describing how "adrenaline took over" following the collision. Vernon, who serves with the North West Ambulance Service, was deployed as a cycle paramedic during a parade when the incident occurred.
He was on his way to attend to a patient suffering a heart attack when he was hit from behind by the car. The unexpected impact left him "sent flying," but his training and determination quickly resurfaced.
Remarkably, despite being knocked down, Vernon managed to secure children in the back of an ambulance and then proceeded to assist many of the 134 individuals affected by the car's actions. His commitment to patient care shone through in the critical moments.
