First aid was given to the victims of a deadly crash in Coquihalla. The incident claimed the lives of three people from the same family and two others are in a healthcare facility after a rollover on the Coquihalla Highway in B.C.
Unexpected crash
The crash occurred at around 7:30 PM between Merritt and Kamloops. According to RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk, the bystanders who witnessed the incident including a doctor and a nurse provided first aid before emergency crews arrived.
The vehicle ended up rolling down a 200-foot bank as it tried to turn on to Lac Le Jeune Road. Two people were declared dead at the scene.
The 42-year old female driver and a 70-year old male passenger who was sitting behind her sustained undetermined injuries. The three deceased include a 49-year old man and a 61-year old woman, both of New Westminster and a 41-year old man from Surrey.
Helping out
The prompt delivery of life-saving first aid skills including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save lives. The skill can improve the chances of survival during emergencies.
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https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/default.htm
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