rotrax
Well-known member
Sorry but sometimes they do, I was called to a drowning in a swimming pool at a night time party many years ago, ambulance had also been called. The deceased was being given CPR by bystanders when we arrived , crew and I took over, but it was apparent to us quite soon that it was to no avail. However we carried on until we got him into the ambulance and declared him dead on arrival at the hospital. It was kinder to those at the scene.
I agree that in general they don't and when death is obvious but an ambulance has been called I have cancelled it to avoid wasting their time.
I have been involved in Motorsport for 45 years.
In my direct experience of UK protocol severely injured or pronounced dead competitors are removed to hospital ASAP, depending on requirements for resuscitation. If the paramedics require a still vehicle for tricky stuff, that is provided. Death is always pronounced at the Hospital.
Please note, it is MY experience, and might differ from the experience of others.
I have been extremely lucky. 45 years only a broken arm, shoulder blade and collar bone plus loads of gravel rash, bumps and bruises.
My racing mate Billy has been severely injured and has had three helicopter rides to the hospital...................................