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Six-Year-Old Girl in Croydon Calls 999 to Save Mother from Seizure
A six-year-old girl named Pearl in Croydon, England, dialed emergency services when her mother suffered a seizure and lost consciousness. She provided key details to the operator, enabling paramedics to arrive quickly. The mother was treated for a brain bleed and has recovered, while the children received commendations from the London Ambulance Service.
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The children were described as calm and helpful upon arrival.
An ambulance crew followed shortly after. The mother was transported to a hospital, where medical staff diagnosed a bleed on the brain. The mother has made a good recovery since the incident.
The event occurred while the mother was alone with her two daughters at home.
Children The children received commendation certificates from the London Ambulance Service for their actions.
They met the responding emergency teams and toured an ambulance.
“— Paramedic (GB News)”
A director at the London Ambulance Service recommended that parents teach children how to call for help, including their full address and how to open the front door.
The commendation ceremony marked a significant moment for the family.
