Off-Duty Nurses Aid Pensioner Injured in Car Collision

In Essex, a pensioner who sustained “potentially serious injuries” after being struck by a car received assistance from off-duty nurses. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred in King George’s Avenue, Harwich, at approximately 07:40 GMT. According to Essex Police, a man in his 80s suffered injuries to his head and an arm. An ambulance transported him to Colchester Hospital. The police force has appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. Eyewitnesses informed the BBC that two off-duty nurses provided care for the elderly man until paramedics reached the scene. Steve O’Leary, a resident of King George’s Avenue, commented: “It’s worrying when an incident happens right at the end of your road.” “My first thought was that it could have been a child as the school is just past the junction and parents walk their children across the main road.” “I was relieved to hear that wasn’t the case, and that the elderly gentleman was looked after by some nurses until the ambulance arrived.” Individuals with information are requested to contact Essex Police, referencing incident number 179 of 27 November. For updates on Essex news, follow BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external sites. Information regarding its approach to external linking is available.