The value of teamwork

A skillful landing

The occupants of a car involved in a serious accident were very fortunate yesterday.

Seconds after their car was pushed into the air, spinning like a top before landing in a field 50 metres off the road, the incident was attended by local doctor Stephen Houghton. I called the emergency services as he released the passenger who was trapped upside down in the overturned car.

Within minutes the ambulance and air ambulance arrived from Blackpool. An efficient operation got underway with Dr Houghton briefing and then working with the other professionals. All the medics - were fantastic.

If you were in such an incident you would be very pleased if the air ambulance turned up. Quick and  life-saving attention and transport to the local hospital within minutes.