The Vancouver Sun is reporting that a passenger seized control of an Olympic shuttle bus after the 71-year-old driver suffered an apparent heart attack.
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Passenger takes wheel of Olympic shuttle after driver dies
- February 22, 2010 7:06 PM |
- By Erin Valois
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The Vancouver Sun is reporting that a passenger seized control of an Olympic shuttle bus after the 71-year-old driver suffered an apparent heart attack.
The passenger was one of five off duty drivers on the bus.
"The actions of those on board to safely stop the bus, and provide assistance to the driver in an attempt to resuscitate him should be commended," RCMP Corporal Lea-Anne Dunlop said. "Their actions ensured not only the safety of those on board, but of other motorists on the road way as well."
All of the drivers on the bus have been given the day off and access to counseling.
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