On the evening of November 30th, on the Phan Thiet – Dau Giay highway, Patrol Team No. 1, Team 6, Department 6 of the Traffic Police Department (CSGT) promptly provided emergency assistance to a truck driver who fainted while driving. This incident once again affirms the crucial role of the traffic police force in ensuring traffic safety and rescuing citizens.
Traffic Police Provide Timely First Aid to Truck Driver
At Km68 towards Binh Thuan to Dong Nai, the task force noticed a truck with license plate 51C-963.38 showing signs of losing control and swerving erratically. Immediately, the traffic police approached, warned, and requested the driver to stop the vehicle.
After the vehicle was safely moved to the roadside, the task force discovered driver Vu Tan Danh in a state of shortness of breath and unconsciousness. Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Xuan An, Head of Team 6, was present at the scene and used a specialized vehicle to take driver Danh to the Xuan Loc District Health Center in Dong Nai province for timely emergency care.
Ensuring Traffic Safety on the Highway
In parallel with providing emergency aid to the driver, the traffic police force also moved the truck to a safe location on the highway. Simultaneously, they contacted the vehicle owner to come to the hospital to receive and handle the situation. The prompt and professional actions of the traffic police helped prevent potential traffic accidents and ensured the safety of other vehicles traveling on the highway.
The Importance of Ensuring Health While Driving
The incident of a truck driver fainting while driving on the highway once again emphasizes the importance of ensuring health when participating in traffic. Driving in a tired state or with poor health can lead to serious consequences, not only for the driver themselves but also for other road users.
The timely rescue of the truck driver who fainted on the Phan Thiet – Dau Giay highway by the traffic police is a commendable action, demonstrating the high sense of responsibility of the functional force in protecting people’s safety. This is also a lesson for all drivers about the need to pay attention to their health before driving, contributing to building a safer traffic environment.
