Rescue Volunteers Resuscitate Woman After Car Crash into Kanchanaburi Canal

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A 28-year-old woman has miraculously survived a near-fatal crash in Kanchanaburi after rescue volunteers successfully revived her using CPR.

The incident occurred at 09.00 on 18 February, near Phoksap Bridge in Moo 6, Don Cha-em Subdistrict, Tha Maka District, Kanchanaburi. The Khun Rattanawut Foundation received an emergency report about a collision involving a car that had veered off the road and plunged into a two-metre-deep canal.

Upon arrival, rescue workers found the car submerged underwater, with only part of the rear end visible. Without hesitation, volunteers jumped into the canal and managed to extract the driver from the sinking vehicle just in time.

Once brought to shore, the woman was found unconscious with no pulse. Acting swiftly, the rescue team administered CPR for approximately 10 minutes and used a AED (automated external defibrillator) before successfully restoring her heartbeat. She was then rushed to Makarak Hospital for urgent medical attention.

The injured woman, identified as Ms. Rak remained unconscious and was admitted to the ICU for close monitoring.

The incident has garnered widespread praise on social media, with many commending the bravery and quick action of the Khun Rattanawut Foundation volunteers. Their efforts in performing CPR and stabilising the patient have been hailed as nothing short of miraculous.

-- 2025-02-19