kazmac Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 What a shock this morning on my way to work - about 8.30am I came upon a lady trapped under a van and being dragged along the road as the driver hadn't seen her and had no idea she was trapped underneath. I couldn't believe what I was seeing and it took a couple of seconds to register that it was a lady. I was one of two people who saw it first and I spent the next 40 minutes on my knees in the middle of the road, half underneath the van beside her until the emergency services arrived and the fire brigade got the van lifted off her. She was obviously in great distress and injured. I can still see her in my mind's eye and can still hear her screaming. I'm a nurse and went straight into that mode at the time, but I was very glad of a cup of tea once I eventually got to work an hour and a half late! It was all very stressful, nurse or not. I also felt so sorry for the van driver and his colleague as they were severely shocked and upset. I thought the driver was going to have a heart attack at one point. The lady's obviously in hospital and has a suspected fractured skull and collapsed lung. The accident hapened as she was on her way to work and almost right outside her work, so her boss was on the scene very quickly. He's very kindly said he'll let me know how she is in a few days. I'm quite shattered now and think I'll be having an early night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Good grief! what a start for a monday morning! How lucky for the lady you were there too, been a nurse must have helped no end! Hope you recover from the shock soon and that the lady is alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 OMG what a truely awful incident. I think you need to be treated very specially and remember what a difference you made. I'm sure you'll need special treatment for a good few days yet as what a shock. All I can say is well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 That must have been very traumatic for everyone involved. I see you are a nurse but do look after yourself, that would have been shocking to see and deal with. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Oh my word, how terrible! I hope the lady recovers, and you get over the stress and shock soon. How lucky for her that you were there. Well done on keeping a level head and being her guardian angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Crikey I'd read this this morning, I think this is about the incident you saw this morning. Must've been quite a shock. *hugs* well done for helping, I'm sure you made things feel less scary for the injured lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Yes, that's the one! I've read the updated BBC page which now says she's being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, so I'm hoping that although she may still have a collapsed lung (which wouldn't surprise me after the van ran over her), she doesn't have a fractured skull in the end. I hope she's already on the mend. Thanks all for your very kind words - I'm off to bed now for a good night's sleep and hopefully tomorrow I can just drive straight to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Oh my word! How awful. Hope you aren't feeling too traumatised. Good to hear that the lady concerned isn't in danger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 How awful . That lady was very lucky you were there - what a miracle her injuries weren't worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Oh god, what an awful thing to happen, and what an aeful thing to have witnessed. Well done you or staying with her. Take it easy over the next few days, the after effects of that sort of shock may creep up on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 The mind truly wonders how that could happen. I'm sure the lady is very lucky to be alive, with special thanks to yourself for your skills & bravery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Oh my word - what a horrid shock for everyone concerned! Thank goodness she is OK and well done to you for going into nurse mode and being able to assist. You deserve more than a cup of tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Thank you again. But, really, dozens of people rallied round. I really can't take all, or any, of the credit, as it were. I did what came naturally - someone needed help and I was in a position to help her and try to keep her calm and reassure her that she wasn't alone and that help was on the way. The emergency services then really did the rest. I do feel a bit sick this morning, but I can only imagine how the poor van driver muct be feeling today. Thanks again everyone for your best wishes for me and the lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I can only echo what everyone before me has said; well done you for your level-headedness in such a traumatic situation; look after yourself now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Just seen this. Well done for helping the lady I am sure it made the world of difference you being there. Hope you get over the shock soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Sending you big hugs and chocolate. Well done for remaining so calm under pressure, it's not easy. I too was a witness to a an RTA a couple of years ago and being a first aider ( and the only first aider on the scene) had to deal with the casualities until the emergency services turned up ( which seemed like an age but was only minutes - you could almost see the hospital from the accident site). It does take quite a while to get over it.It isn't until the shock and the adrenaline rush subsides that you realise what happened and the shakes and panic kicks in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Goodness what a shocking thing to witness. I hope you feel a little less shell shocked today. I'm glad that the lady doesn't have life threatening injuries. OH was just down the road marshalling the TT a few years ago when there was a really bad accident. The marshall that took care of the chap and witnessed the accident actually had to be airlifted with the injured rider as he went into such deep shock. Take care of yourself, you deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJuliet Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 OH was just down the road marshalling the TT a few years ago when there was a really bad accident. The marshall that took care of the chap and witnessed the accident actually had to be airlifted with the injured rider as he went into such deep shock.. Thought go out to the marshals and response crews who attended Dan Wheldon's and Marco Simoncelli's accidents. And a big pat on the back to the OP who had the presence of mind to be able to help. PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 OH was just down the road marshalling the TT a few years ago when there was a really bad accident. The marshall that took care of the chap and witnessed the accident actually had to be airlifted with the injured rider as he went into such deep shock.. Thought go out to the marshals and response crews who attended Dan Wheldon's and Marco Simoncelli's accidents. And a big pat on the back to the OP who had the presence of mind to be able to help. PJ I still feel sick about Simoncelli's accident - we were watching it on Sunday morning. Absolutely shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Thank you all again for your kindness. I'm fine today, just a bit sore with crawling about on the road for 40 minutes - it's not often you'll find me on my hands and knees in the middle of the road ...... sober, anyway!! I did enquire after the van driver and his colleague today. The driver's not so good as he'd had such a shock and is taking a few days off work. His colleague was at work today but being supported and doing not too badly, bless them. Anyhoo, I have a singing lesson tonight which is very much 'me time' and I find that very therapeutic. So that's good. And yes, the TT accidents always seem to be quite horrific - such high speeds. And racing cars just as bad. Those must be devastating for those who witness them. Always so young too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Well done Kazmac from one nurse to another. You do go into coping mode and just get on with it in horrible situations but you are still a normal person when you have time to stop and feel and can be as shocked afterwards as anyone. Glad to hear it's non life threatening, that could be a big part due to you supporting her all that time waiting for the emergency services. Well done again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 That poor lady is so lucky that you were there and able to help her until the paramedics arrived. Look after yourself though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Oops, not kept up with this - wasn't ignoring all your nice comments. Thank you! This lady actually rang me the other night (her boss had taken my number) and we had a lovely chat. She got out of hospital last week and in the end 'only' had a fractured cheekbone other than cuts and bruises. She seems to be making a great recovery and her facial injuries are healing really well. I'm so glad, and it was lovely to hear from her. What a lucky lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 great news, thanks for the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 How nice that she got in touch . Fabulous news that she's not too badly hurt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
