A quick-thinking policeman saved the life of a biker - while on duty promoting a bike safety campaign.
PC Paul Cheshire was on duty in Llangollen promoting the ‘BikeSafe’ scheme on the Horseshoe Pass when he was told about an accident nearby. A man had lost control of his bike on a sharp right hand bend, careered off the road, and slid down a grass bank. He suffered serious injuries and would have choked to death after vomiting in his helmet if it were not for the actions of PC Cheshire.
While waiting for the air ambulance, PC Cheshire put his first aid training into use, clearing the victim’s – who had who had back and neck injuries - airways and keeping him stable until the air ambulance arrived.
PC Cheshire was remarkably modest. When questioned, he said : "The measures that I took were simple but extremely effective in keeping him stable and safe while the experts arrived.”
"As first responders, our primary objective is safe access and ensuring the safety of all involved to sustain life. "I established that the person was conscious but in a serious condition and an airwave was secured with the helmet removed. This is not something that should be undertaken without training as it could have serious consequences. Nevertheless, on this occasion it was essential. As a neck injury was suspected, great care was taken and the rider was immobilised until the Paramedics took over."
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