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Mrs JMP, 4 August, 2009 at 19:36

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I helped pull out a family of 3 from a burning car today. They were 3 cars in front waiting to do a right when a car come up & struck the first one in the queue , them. Her car spun around & ended up next to mine I heard the impact & looked to my right, then saw them. Pulled my car over...

I helped pull out a family of 3 from a burning car today. They were 3 cars in front waiting to do a right when a car come up & struck the first one in the queue , them. Her car spun around & ended up next to mine

I heard the impact & looked to my right, then saw them. Pulled my car over to the verge ,then slow motion kicked in. I told my 5 yr old to stay in the car with my 2yr old. Got out & went to the car - knew it was not good, but made sure they were talking - then the car caugt fire & bloody hell how quick does it go up. There was me & an another women trying to get them out . I was shouting for help, as we could not lift them out. I knew they had head injuries & possible neck, but I knew they needed to get out.

What keeps going over in my mind was trying to get the girl (14) out of the back - strapped in a small space.

Seemed forever until help arrived, the boy was blue lighted straight away, the girl went in another ambulance & the Mum went in a 3rd. Then I burst into tears, shock I guess, firemen drive me home.

Police are coming to me tonight to let me know how they are.

Please god let them all be OK.


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  • LizBjk
    Beginner May 2007
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    Well done. Really glad the family are ok too. Take it easy today. ?

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  • Kirstin
    Beginner September 2010
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    Wow, what an incredibly brave thing. You definitely savd that family's life. Glad to hear they are all doing OK.

    Hop you feel a little less shaken today. xxx

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  • Hyacinth
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    Thats incredible, you were so brave.

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    Good grief Mrs JMP - how brave are you and I admire your courage.

    I am sure that the family will appreciate you stopping and helping and well done for getting them all out.

    I hope you hear to see how they all are.

    Look after yourself.

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    Wowsers that's really something you were able to do there, I'm in awe!

    I am sure I saw a documentary not that long ago about surviving a disaster and something like only 1 in 10 of us is able to kick in immediately and respond positively, 1 in 10 sit there and freeze totally and the other 8 out of 10 know they should be doing something but can't seem to move, or move fast enough. It looks like you are one of the 1 in 10 who can step up to a crisis. They will be forever grateful they had their *1 in 10* on hand I am sure.

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  • firsttimemum
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    MrsJMP that was a very brave and kind thing to do

    Hope you are ok and you get some news this evening,

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  • Zebra
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    Wow, you did good there ?

    I'm glad to hear that the family are doing well - I hope you're ok too, it can be quite a crash when the adrenaline rush from helping goes. ?

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    Wow, you did good there ?

    I'm glad to hear that the family are doing well - I hope you're ok too, it can be quite a crash when the adrenaline rush from helping goes. ?

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  • JasmineJ
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    Wow, that's incredible! Well done, and I'm so glad the family are okay. You should be very proud of yourself!

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  • CBear
    Beginner April 2009
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    Ugh, people like that wind me up big time. There was a fire a few weeks ago early in the morning, three people killed (one 19, the other two children) and we had to close off one of the main roads into town. I was stood at one end at the junction with the ring road, and I couldn't believe how awful people were. They could all see there were about 10 ambulances and half a dozen fire engines on the road, but there were a few who were "But I have to get somewhere, it's very important" One guy tried to drive down the bit open just for the ambulances, nearly running me over in the process, and said "I'm a Doctor". I nearly let him throught thinking he was there to help, but then he said, "I need to get to the Hospital, I'm running late". I told him he'd have to take the long route like all the mere mortals. W*nker.

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    Good Grief! What an horrendous experience. You poor thing and well done for being such a total hero!!! I hope they family are all OK. Sending you heaps of post trauma recovery vibes. I cannot imagine what i would do in a similar situation. You must be reeling. Massive hugs x

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