Man collapses at Woodleigh MRT station, SBS Transit staff and commuters spring into action to save his life
A man was saved at Woodleigh MRT station after collapsing, thanks to the quick intervention of SBS Transit staff and fellow commuters who performed CPR and used an AED. The man was successfully resuscitated and transported to the hospital.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of public access to AEDs and basic life-saving training in transit hubs.
After a man suddenly collapsed on the platform at Woodleigh MRT station on June 27, three SBS Transit staff, along with other commuters, sprung into action to save his life.
The rail and bus operator said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Aug 19) that station staff Eric Tan and Jonathan Ching were by the man's side within minutes of him falling ill, while another commuter helped to call for an ambulance.
However, things took a turn for the worse when the man stopped breathing.
Realising this, the female commuter began to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), while Tan rushed to retrieve the station's automated external defibrillator (AED).
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