Lothian Buses driver ‘drove sick woman to A&E with bus full of passengers’
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 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.
Two men die in horror crash as motor smashes into tree on busy Highlands road
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.
MOST READ IN NEWS
“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.
We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at [email protected] or call 0141 420 5300