When a Doctor and Nurse Became Lifesavers on the Streets
Picture this: it’s Sunday night, October 7, and a doctor (Dr Shravan Verma) and a nurse are cruising in their car to visit a patient in Jurong. Suddenly, they spot a guy sprawled on the road near Lau Pa Sat. They’re not doctors in a hospital—hold on, they’re on a mobile medical unit with all the gear, so what’s the plan?
“When we’re out with all that medical equipment, why not just check on him and keep him steady until the ambulance gets there?” Dr Verma told The New Paper, sounding like a man who knows his stuff.
What Happened
Police flash back to a motorcycle-to-taxi collision at 9:55 pm, right at the Cross Street‑Raffles Quay junction. The motorcyclist, 32, survived the crash but had to be taken to Singapore General Hospital. The authorities are still looking into the incident.
Meanwhile, a couple who’d been dinnertime dining — “just had dinner at 10 pm” — found themselves strolling toward Shenton House when they heard “a bang.” They turned to find our hero‑doc and a few bystanders rushing to a groaning motorcyclist on the ground, with the bike lying sideways.
“Some helped direct traffic,” the passer‑by said. We can’t name her, but the vibe is clear: it was a community effort.
Dr Verma’s Quick‑Response Play
- Step 1: Lock the neck to ward off potential spinal injury. The doc’s got the technique because those are his specialty.
- Step 2: Check vital signs. No screaming, no blood, no alarming signs.
- Step 3: Stay on the scene for about 30 minutes until the ambulance rolls in.
The motorcyclist likely had a fractured left arm and leg but was in no “critical” condition. Dr Verma reassured him, saying, “Don’t worry. Make sure you don’t move that neck,”a simple but soothing line.
Other Nighttime Shenanigans
- At 5:30 am on Monday, another 35‑year‑old motorcyclist tragically died after skidding into a barricade at Woodlands Checkpoint. The chaos caused two more bikes to collide. Straits Times reported the abrupt loss.
- Three people, aged 19 to 28, were rushed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital after an impact.
- On Saturday, a 64‑year‑old man was left with head injuries after a van clipped him while he was dashing across Bedok Reservoir Road at 7:20 pm. He was unconscious and headed to Changi General Hospital.
All told, the night wasn’t pretty, but thanks to folks like Dr Verma and the community, some lives were saved, and some injuries were kept from getting worse.
