Man's first aid training proved invaluable at accident

A MAN who attended a St John Ambulance first aid course just last week found his skills were called on when he helped at the scene of an accident on Monday.

Wayne Duggan was driving one children to an after-school sports session when he became involved in some congestion outside Castle Rushen High School. 

Year seven pupil George Brown had been in collision with a car, leaving him lying injured in the road and leaving the driver in shock. 

43-year-old Mr Duggan said first aid advice he was reminded of only a week earlier then proved vital. 

Wayne surveyed the scene for danger and used his car to block traffic then went to the boy’s aid. 

Paramedics arrived soon afterwards when Mr Duggan then gave them history of the event and assisted in getting George into a collar, supporting his neck in the way he’d been taught, and onto a spinal stretcher, ready for transfer to the ambulance. 

The boy was taken to hospital but thankfully sustained just minor bruising and is now back at school. 

For further information about St John Ambulance or to find out how to sign up for first aid courses you’re asked to call 674387.