Man, 53, performed CPR for 10 mins upon witnessing Seletar West Link accident
Another individual assisted the man in preparing the AED, while someone else remained on the line with the 995 operator.
On the evening of August 18, Martin Wong, a 53-year-old man, was driving home when he encountered a serious traffic accident on Seletar West Link. He promptly stopped his vehicle, retrieved his first aid kit and automated external defibrillator (AED), and crossed over to assess the injured motorcyclist lying on the ground. Wong, who had prior experience with similar emergencies, quickly took charge of the situation.
He coordinated with others at the scene to turn the casualty over, enabling him to perform CPR. While another individual handled the 995 call and directed traffic, Wong continued administering CPR for approximately ten minutes, using a face mask to provide breaths. The AED was also utilized, but did not recommend any shocks during this period.
Wong and the other helpers maintained their efforts until emergency responders arrived and took over. Wong expressed his gratitude to the public for their assistance and emphasized the critical importance of learning CPR and using an AED in medical emergencies. Tragically, the 25-year-old motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, and a 57-year-old female driver was arrested on suspicion of careless driving causing death.
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