Pohang Village Bus Driver Saves Life of Citizen Who Suddenly Collapsed!

Driver Son Jaehwal Found by Citizen

Morning, CPR Performed After 119 Call

A village bus driver in Pohang City saved a life by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after suddenly discovering a citizen who had collapsed.

According to Pohang City, Son Jaehwal (62), who operates the Yangdeok No. 3 bus on the Korea Wide Pohang village bus line, stopped the bus and performed CPR when a citizen riding a bicycle suddenly collapsed in front of the bus around 7 a.m. on the 10th near Yonghan-ri, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang City.

Two soldiers on board the bus also joined in the rescue efforts, immediately reported the incident to 119, and cared for the collapsed citizen at the scene until paramedics arrived.

Mr. Son, a newly hired driver who retired from the police force this year, has been a role model to fellow drivers by consistently demonstrating safe driving and courteous service.

Son Jaehwal said, “I was startled when the citizen collapsed in front of the bus, but the habit ingrained during my police service led me to perform CPR first and assist. I will continue to do my best to ensure passenger safety and help citizens in emergency situations.”

Mr. Son Jae-hwal waiting at the garage after completing the operation.

Although the bus was delayed due to these circumstances, the citizens at the scene cooperated with the rescue and showed excellent civic spirit, making this a heartwarming story.

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