Hi all, the day started out great securing myself a new job after being so let down by my current employer while I was ill. Still in the same line of work but moving to a company that have a bit more respect for their staff.
The day turned unfortunately when we were travelling to take the dogs for a walk and to check up on Jues horse. On route an awful accident happened straight in front of us involving a transit van towing a burger bar type trailer and a ford fiesta. The vehicles collided head on causing the van and trailer to roll onto it's side trapping the passenger in the cabin. Although she seemed very distrested and appeared to have a broken arm I think she was OK. The fiesta came out worse off. According to the driver of the car in front of us it flipped twice landing on its roof. I ran to the fiesta but was unable to get any doors open due to the damage. The gentleman driver had his belt on and it was holding him securely upside down in his seat. Still concious but bleeding heavily from his head. I got in best I could through the smashed window talking to him while trying to assess the situation. He was on his own, I found a clean unused cloth in his car and forced it between the roof lining and his head to try and stem the bleeding while holding his neck to stop any movement until the services arrived. This lasted about 15 minutes talking to him to try and keep him alert. It's amazing what bond you build up in such a short space of time. Once the ambulance arrived I stepped aside to allow them to do their job. Fire brigade arrived soon after getting straight to work with the jaws of life to get the man out. I was wanting to stay to see him clear from the car as I was unsure if he would make it out alive. Unfortunately an aggressive female police officer came along and told me to leave so was unable to see how he was. We know a lady who works in the control room for Notts police so we've spoken with her and she's going to let me know next week when back on shift. Fingers crossed he's OK. I've not told you all this story to ruin your days but as a warning when we're out in the zeds, we can all get a bit over zealous from time to time. Please please be careful when your out. I would hate to read a similar story invloving anyone I know. Take care all.
The day turned unfortunately when we were travelling to take the dogs for a walk and to check up on Jues horse. On route an awful accident happened straight in front of us involving a transit van towing a burger bar type trailer and a ford fiesta. The vehicles collided head on causing the van and trailer to roll onto it's side trapping the passenger in the cabin. Although she seemed very distrested and appeared to have a broken arm I think she was OK. The fiesta came out worse off. According to the driver of the car in front of us it flipped twice landing on its roof. I ran to the fiesta but was unable to get any doors open due to the damage. The gentleman driver had his belt on and it was holding him securely upside down in his seat. Still concious but bleeding heavily from his head. I got in best I could through the smashed window talking to him while trying to assess the situation. He was on his own, I found a clean unused cloth in his car and forced it between the roof lining and his head to try and stem the bleeding while holding his neck to stop any movement until the services arrived. This lasted about 15 minutes talking to him to try and keep him alert. It's amazing what bond you build up in such a short space of time. Once the ambulance arrived I stepped aside to allow them to do their job. Fire brigade arrived soon after getting straight to work with the jaws of life to get the man out. I was wanting to stay to see him clear from the car as I was unsure if he would make it out alive. Unfortunately an aggressive female police officer came along and told me to leave so was unable to see how he was. We know a lady who works in the control room for Notts police so we've spoken with her and she's going to let me know next week when back on shift. Fingers crossed he's OK. I've not told you all this story to ruin your days but as a warning when we're out in the zeds, we can all get a bit over zealous from time to time. Please please be careful when your out. I would hate to read a similar story invloving anyone I know. Take care all.
