Bus driver dies after stopping vehicle to prevent crash during cardiac arrest
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A bus driver in South Korea died after pulling his vehicle over to the side of the road while experiencing a cardiac arrest.
- The driver's quick action prevented a major accident involving about 10 Chinese tourists on board.
- He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, and an investigation into the exact cause of death is underway.
A bus driver in South Korea has been hailed a hero after his quick thinking saved the lives of approximately 10 Chinese tourists. The driver, identified as Mr. A, was operating a limousine bus bound for Incheon International Airport when he began to lose consciousness due to a cardiac arrest.
Before succumbing to the medical emergency, Mr. A managed to steer the bus to the shoulder of the road, averting what could have been a catastrophic accident. Emergency services were alerted, and upon arrival, paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the driver as they transported him to a nearby hospital.
Upon arrival, the Yugyu Center had already arrived and CPR was in progress.
Tragically, despite the efforts to save him, Mr. A was pronounced dead at the hospital. His courageous act, however, ensured that the passengers on board were unharmed. The exact cause of his cardiac arrest and subsequent death is currently under investigation by the police.
The exact cause of the accident is being investigated by the police.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.