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Air Ambulance Rushes Woman to Hospital After M6 Emergency

A woman was urgently transported to a hospital following a serious medical emergency at Keele Services on the M6 southbound on August 19, 2023. An air ambulance, alongside two road ambulances and a paramedic officer, responded to the incident, which occurred just before 8:00 PM.
Witnesses reported that bystanders were providing first aid to the woman before medical professionals arrived on the scene. The swift action of the public, along with service station staff, played a crucial role in her initial care.
Emergency Response Details
According to a spokesperson for the West Midlands Ambulance Service, the call came in at 19:51. The emergency response team deployed included two ambulances and a paramedic officer, as well as the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire.
Upon arrival, medics found the woman receiving basic life support from members of the public. They quickly transitioned to advanced life support measures before transporting her to Royal Stoke University Hospital via land ambulance.
“On arrival we discovered one patient, a woman, who was already receiving basic life support from bystanders,” the spokesperson confirmed. “Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support before the woman was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital by land ambulance.”
Community Efforts Highlighted
The incident garnered attention on social media, with the Staffordshire Police‘s road crime team acknowledging the collaborative efforts at Keele Services. They expressed gratitude towards both the service staff and the public for their timely intervention.
“Last night we assisted @OFFICIALWMAS & @MAA_Charity at Keele Services with a critical medical emergency on the southbound,” the police stated in their post. “Thank you to staff at the services, along with members of the public who stopped to offer first aid skills prior to emergency service arrival.”
This incident highlights the vital role that community members can play in emergency situations, providing immediate assistance that can significantly impact patient outcomes. The woman’s condition and the specifics of her emergency have not been disclosed, but the swift response from all involved is commendable.
The response from emergency services underscores the importance of readiness in medical emergencies and the effectiveness of public assistance in critical situations.
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