Teenager Turns Headache into Heroic Moment
It All Began on a Routine Bus Ride
- The bus was headed home, Diniy Qurratuaini from Temasek Secondary School was on her way to class.
- Suddenly, the bus collided with a woman on the road, leaving her knocked out and unresponsive.
Instead of panicking, Diniy leapt into action. She asked a fellow passenger to call emergency services (995 in Singapore) and then put her training to the test.
Heart‑Stopping CPR Saves the Day
- She quickly checked for a pulse – but there was none.
- Using the skills she’d learned during her National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) sessions, she performed CPR until the victim regained consciousness.
- She stayed by her side until fire trucks and medics rolled in.
Why It Matters
“Diniy’s quick thinking and selfless act showed that age is no barrier to saving lives,” the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said on Facebook. The post left out the exact time and location of the incident, but the Straits Times reached out for more details.
Feeling the Weight of the Moment
Diniy didn’t realize how big her heroics were until after the chaos was over. “I told my parents about the crash as I walked home, and that’s when the enormity sank in,” she recalled.
Her story is just a reminder that anyone, even a 14‑year‑old, can make a difference when the stakes are high.
