5-Year-Old Hero Saves Mom's Life

A remarkable five-year-old girl from the Black Country has been honored as the youngest recipient of a bravery award from West Midlands Ambulance Service. Mya Kaur Sangha, from Rowley Regis, demonstrated extraordinary composure when her mother, Neeta, suddenly collapsed at home earlier this year. Suspected sepsis had left Neeta unconscious and in critical condition while she was looking after Mya and her two younger siblings.

Mya, though only five, managed to calmly contact emergency services, providing the ambulance operator with their home address, her mother's name, and the ages of the children. She then followed all instructions, including opening the front door for the arriving paramedics. Medical professionals later confirmed that Mya's swift and clear actions were instrumental in saving her mother's life.

Neeta expressed immense pride in her daughter's actions during a stressful situation. Mya's father, Jag, noted that they had previously taught her basic emergency procedures, including her address and how to call 999, but never anticipated such an early application. Mya's story highlights the importance of preparing children for emergencies.

Mya, now six, received the West Midlands Ambulance Service Young Person of Outstanding Bravery Award in September. The experience has inspired her to pursue a career helping others, with aspirations of becoming a doctor. Her family hopes her courage will encourage other parents to educate their children on how to respond in critical situations.