Student Performs CPR on Injured Elderly Man After Crash

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A school student from Lom Sak Witthayakhom School in Phetchabun province acted swiftly to try to save the life of an elderly man seriously injured in a road crash.

The incident occurred on the Ban Non Thong–Jang Wang road in Lan Ba subdistrict, Lom Sak district, when an electric bicycle collided with a six-wheeled truck. The elderly man riding the electric bike was left unconscious and severely injured by the roadside.

As rescue teams rushed to the scene, Miss Kanyanat, the student, happened to be passing by on her way to school. Having received basic first aid and CPR training, she immediately began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the man.

Thanks to her quick and skilled response, she was able to maintain the injured man until medical responders arrived. The man was showing signs of life as the ambulance transported him to Lom Sak Hospital for further treatment. Sadly, despite the emergency care, the elderly man later succumbed to his injuries due to their severity.

Witnesses at the scene expressed admiration for Kanyanat’s courage and prompt action. The local police, led by Lt. Sgt. Sangat Kamphaaphan, conducted an on-site investigation to proceed with legal matters related to the crash.

Dr. Peerawat Chantakun, principal of Lom Sak Witthayakhom School, praised Kanyanat for her volunteer spirit and use of her life-saving skills. “It is truly commendable when students apply their knowledge in real emergency situations,” he said. The school plans to award her a certificate of recognition and fully support her ambitions to pursue further studies in the medical field.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Naewna 2025-08-12