RTA again

Yes, the cooling system works perfectly. Its a success!

Its the end of a tiring shift for me, but its not over. Encountered a RTA at AYE, just outside NUH, after the flyover. Slowed down to see if there's any casualties. Saw 2 men crowding around the vehicle commander side. That's when i saw the casualty.

My first response is, "Damm, another RTA." Nope of the professional help had arrived yet. Stopped my van along the bus stop, and took out my first aid kit.

Surprisingly, i walked to the accident scene. I did not run at all. I used the time i walked to observe the surrounds. I sniffed at the air. There's no smell of POL. Good. No danger. The casualty keeps trying to move, and the 2 men is trying to help him out. That's when i knew the driver was pinned down.

I walked over to the casualty, and took a good look at the dashboard, and noticed that his left leg was pinned down badly. Its a crush injury. The 2 men are still trying to get the casualty out, by trying to push the van out(the left side was crushed against the railing). Stopped them immediately. I knew what they have good intentions, but it will futher worsen the injury. The casualty was shouting in pain at that time.

First thing i ask them:" Ambulance and fire engine called?". They had called. Then when i started asking the casulty questions. He replied, and i concluded that he is fully conscious. Next, i took his pulse. Rapid and weak. Things are not looking good. He might be going into a state of shock. He keep saying his left leg very pain. His head was bleeding. Had to climb up the front of the van to reassure him and to give treatment.

Covered his wound, but apart from calming him down and reassure him and monitoring his condition, there's nothing else i can do. He keeps screaming in pain very now and then. Have to wait for the fire engine to come.

Ambulance came. Informed the condition to the paramedic, and she access the situation, and besides oxygen, there's nothing else the paramedic can do also.

Fire Engine and Red Rhino finally came. They swung into action. Getting very dramatic. This is the first time i seen SCDF officers cutting up a vehicle to release a trapped person. They (SCDF Officers) are good, and efficient. They rush into action. Took about 30 minutes to release him.

Help the SCDF ppl to get the trolley cot ready, and that's when i overheard the paramedic commenting that the casualty has sustained fracture on his left left leg. Thank god i stopped those men from moving him and the van too much.

Police came the last, as per normal. They are even later than the EMAS recovery lorry.

After the accident, realised that i got blood stains on my arms and T shirt. Not much though. In the end, everyone, including paramedic, SCDF, police, even the 2 men who had pushed the van thanked me. Well, what i did was nothing. I am sure there are ppl who are first-aid trained will do the same thing. LEARN FIRST AID, IT MAY SAVE A LIVE!

Spoke to some ppl who witnessed the accident. THere's one malay rider who is damm lucky. The van missed him by inches when it swerved after colliding with the bus and swerved. The driver of the van looked very guilt sicken, and is full of remose. I sympathise with him. No one wants to be in his shoes at that moment. I can guess the driver's thoughts. What if... What if... If i can turn back the clock.... etc etc...

Once again to all drivers, riders and predestians out there, BE CAREFUL, DO NOT TAKE RISK, COZ THEY ARE NOT WORTH IT!!!!

Another thing, LEARN FIRST AID, IT MAY SAVE A LIVE!!!!