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Lothian Buses driver ‘drove sick woman to A&E with bus full of passengers’

The quick-thinking driver took the bus straight to hospital

A HERO Lothian Buses driver drove a sick passenger straight to hospital after she fell ill on board.

The quick-thinking employee headed straight to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with a bus full of other customers earlier this week.

 The quick-thinking driver took the bus straight to hospital
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The quick-thinking driver took the bus straight to hospitalCredit: Alamy

The Evening News reports that the woman started having symptoms of what appeared to be a seizure on board the bus during Wednesday night's rush hour.

Driver Ian Bunclark then made the snap decision to head directly to the A&E to get her help.


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NHS staff greeted the double-decker at the ERI.

The sick woman was then taken off the bus, which was full of people trying to get home.
Ian has now been praised for his quick-thinking and heroic efforts.

Jim Small, Lothian buses’ chief operating officer said: “We are delighted that Ian’s quick thinking actions together with the assistance of customers on-board and the specialist team at NHS Lothian ensured this lady received the medical attention she needed.

“Lothian’s drivers are well-known for going above and beyond to deliver for our customers on a daily basis and we’re glad that on this occasion we were able to assist.”

Hospital bosses also thanked the quick reactions of their staff in helping the sick woman.

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