Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Susan Newton & Ethan Davies

Man 'dies for 20 seconds' following cardiac arrest - but only survived after selfless stranger stopped at roadside

A man who died 'for 20 seconds' before being brought back to life by doctors has thanked the stranger who stopped to take him to hospital.

Gary Walton had a heart attack on the side of the road last Monday (September 26) before going into cardiac arrest, and believes he has only lived to tell the tale because of the selflessness of a passing stranger.

As he was driving towards Barnoldswick, Lancashire, for work, the 63-year-old started to feel unwell and pulled over twice. However, it was the third time he pulled over that things would take a turn for the worse, he told Lancs Live.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.