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An off-duty police officer saved a man’s life after a crash

An off-duty police officer was recognized for saving the life of a driver during a medical emergency that led to a rush-hour crash on the Port Mann bridge. The crash occurred at around 4:30 PM.

A New Westminster police officer was on his way home when he saw that a vehicle had crashed head-on into a concrete barrier. He helped an off-duty officer with the Vancouver Police Department and members of the RCMP pull the man out of the vehicle.

CPR was performed as others helped clear the airway of the driver, stabilize his spine, and direct traffic around the scene. CPR was continued for 20 minutes while the ambulance worked its way through the traffic jam.

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Prompt delivery of CPR and using an AED can save a life.

When the paramedics reached the scene, the man was rushed into surgery. He is currently recovering in an intensive care unit.

Be ready to save a life by enrolling in a first aid course

Prompt delivery of CPR and using an AED can save a life. If you want to be prepared during emergencies, it is recommended to enroll in a first aid course today.

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Learn how to help those in need by enrolling in a CPR class and for more information, check out these sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation

https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/bleeding-cuts-wounds

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