• About
    • Ethics policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Ownership, funding and corrections
    • Complaints procedure
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact
  • Support
  • Newsletter
Brighton and Hove News
2 October, 2023
  • News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Community
  • Arts and Culture
    • Music
    • Theatre
    • Food and Drink
  • Sport
    • Brighton and Hove Albion
    • Cricket
  • Newsletter
  • Public notices
  • Advertise
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Community
  • Arts and Culture
    • Music
    • Theatre
    • Food and Drink
  • Sport
    • Brighton and Hove Albion
    • Cricket
  • Newsletter
  • Public notices
  • Advertise
No Result
View All Result
Brighton and Hove News
No Result
View All Result
Home 999

Brighton and Hove bus driver praised for helping crash casualties

by Frank le Duc
Saturday 17 Dec, 2011 at 7:22PM
A A
0

A Hove bus driver has won praise for his quick-thinking and prompt actions at the scene of what was described as a horrific crash in Brighton.

Duncan Lustig-Prean was first on the scene after the head-on crash on the A259 seafront road – Marine Drive – at Roedean on Wednesday 30 November.

His cool head and prompt actions ensured that the casualties were stabilised and may even have saved at least one life.

Mr Lustig-Prean, 52, a Brighton and Hove Buses driver for three years, said: “I was the first on the scene following the crash.

“The road was blocked by debris and vehicles and one vehicle’s engine was on fire.

“I advised passengers on my bus and an off-duty Whitehawk driver stayed with the bus while I took the fire extinguisher and put out the fire.

“I evacuated two casualties from their vehicle to the roadside.

“Two people identified themselves as first aid experienced and I used one to support the stable serious casualty and the other to check all vehicles for other casualties. I formed a triage centre close by.”

He triaged the casualties including a 21-year-old woman with a life-threatening injury, a 21-year-old man with a suspected neck injury and four others.

Helped

A South East Coast Ambulance Service crew arrived after ten minutes and Mr Lustig-Prean helped with the spinal board and neck collar and the seriously injured pair.

After liaising with Sussex Police officers he hopped back behind the wheel of his bus.

PC Ruth Donald said in a report about the incident: “When I arrived at his side he had wrapped up the shocked female passenger with lots of coats and was supporting her neck and keeping it very still as she was complaining of neck pain and was very distressed.

“There were a further two injured parties out of the three vehicles involved in the collision.

“The scene was the worst scene we had ever seen.”

Her colleague PC Donna Bagguley has been an officer for 15 years.

PC Donald said: “There was debris everywhere. A lump of metal had even travelled over the fence of Roedean School.

“When we first arrived on the scene we were sure there would be at least one fatality.”

Three people were treated in hospital and expected to recover.

She added: “The bus driver remained very calm and professional and without his actions I can only imagine that the situation would have been a lot worse.

“Even the paramedic staff commented on how he dealt with the situation and were very impressed with his knowledge of first aid.”

She commended his actions to Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett, the police divisional commander for Brighton and Hove.

Roger French, the managing director of Brighton and Hove Buses, said: “I am very proud of Duncan’s actions and thank him for a fantastic job.”

His actions were reported in the current issue of Infolink, the bus company’s staff magazine.

ShareTweetShareSendSendShare

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Most read

Eighth member of Brighton drugs gang jailed in landmark case

Firefighters called out to landmark Brighton seafront hotel

Brazen bike thief steals £3.5k ebike as witnesses take pictures

Hiring freeze pays dividends for council

Taxi drivers say patients will suffer after hospital changed drop off arrangements

Relief as Brighton seafront hotel shout turns out to be false alarm

Vogue Gyratory ‘village’ developers appeal planning refusal

Future of Brighton seafront lockers to be decided

Four charged with drug dealing and trafficking teens to Brighton

Ugly nightclub set for facelift

Arts and Culture

  • All
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Food and Drink
‘That’s What We Can Do’ say Deacon Blue

‘That’s What We Can Do’ say Deacon Blue

1 October 2023
Review: Comic Boom, Komedia

Review: Comic Boom, Komedia

1 October 2023
‘Homeland’ star Damian Lewis performs sold out concert in Hove

‘Homeland’ star Damian Lewis performs sold out concert in Hove

1 October 2023
Freya Beer ‘Put It To The Test’ at Brighton concert

Freya Beer ‘Put It To The Test’ at Brighton concert

30 September 2023
Load More

Sport

  • All
  • Brighton and Hove Albion
  • Cricket
Manager of Brighton and Hove Albion’s women team dismissed after allegations

Brighton and Hove Albion spanked by Villains

by Tim Hodges
30 September 2023
0

Aston Villa 6 Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Albion were tonked by Aston Villa at Villa Park - the Seagulls...

Premier League Match Day 7 – Aston Villa v Brighton and Hove Albion

Premier League Match Day 7 – Aston Villa v Brighton and Hove Albion

by Tim Hodges
30 September 2023
0

Jason Steele returns in goal and Jack Hinshelwood makes his full Premier League debut. Danny Welbeck and Evan Ferguson steer...

Sussex come up short against Middlesex in County Championship

Sussex thrash Gloucestershire to end season on a high

by Will Symons
29 September 2023
0

Sussex 202 and 505-7 (declared) Gloucestershire 195 and 173-9 Despite a hot and cold season, the hosts secured their best...

Sussex scent victory after a dominant day at Hove

by Will Symons
28 September 2023
0

Sussex - 202 and 505-7 (declared) Gloucestershire - 195 and 113-5 Sussex have victory in their sights after a commanding...

Load More
December 2011
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031  
« Nov   Jan »
ADVERTISEMENT
  • About
  • Contact
  • Support
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy
  • Complaints
  • Ownership, funding and corrections
  • Ethics
  • T&C

© 2023 Brighton and Hove News

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Opinion
  • Arts and Culture
    • Music
    • Theatre
  • Sport
    • Cricket
  • Public notices
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Contact

© 2023 Brighton and Hove News

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.