A bus firm has told of its pride after one of its drivers helped an injured 78-year-old man get to Southmead Hospital to avoid a four-hour wait for an ambulance. Transport group First Bus, issued a statement today praising its employee, who took Philip Jones to the hospital after he was accidentally hurt by the vehicle's closing doors, which left him bleeding from his leg.
A spokesperson for First West of England said: “Our quick-thinking driver showed great empathy and common sense when he took this customer to the hospital. We are very proud of him and it’s great to hear that the customer has praised him. We will make sure to pass the customer’s praise on to the driver and celebrate this achievement. Many of our drivers are heroes in the communities we serve."
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