Two supermarket delivery drivers have been recognised by the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board, for their efforts in helping a man trapped in a burning car.
Ben Rowe, and his colleague Leo Kuriakose were driving between deliveries in the Warndon area of Worcester when they encountered a stricken driver in his burning car.
They selflessly stopped and immediately helped the gentleman to leave his car, their speed of action quite possibly saved this gentleman's life.
Ben said: “It was a moment I’ll never forget. Instinct just took over, and we immediately pulled over to see what we could do to help. We’re glad that the gentleman was safe and well following the incident.”
Leo said: “In our role as delivery drivers, we are there to help people and provide a service, and that doesn’t just apply to our customers. I’m really pleased we were in the right place at the right time to be able to help.”
Ben has worked for Tesco in Warndon for 20 years, and Leo, who was his trainee colleague at the time but is now a fully fledged delivery driver.
Ben and Leo were nominated by Jonathan New, their colleague at Tesco Warndon.
Jon is no stranger to the Safeguarding Adults Awards, after being nominated for an award last year, for the support he offered to a customer whilst making deliveries.
Kerry McCrossan, Assistant Director for Adult Social Care at Worcestershire County Council, said: “I’m really pleased we were able to take the opportunity to recognise Ben and Leo’s lifesaving efforts. Their story is nothing short of incredible, and reminds us that safeguarding is everyone’s business, day in, day out, and their brave actions protected this person from further harm. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to say thank you for their extremely quick and selfless actions.”
Worcestershire County Council is one of three statutory partners on the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board, (WSAB) alongside Health organisations and West Mercia Police.
The WSAB monitors the effectiveness of the safeguarding work carried out by Health and Social Care services across Worcestershire to ensure that safeguarding practice is continuously improving the quality of life of adults within our local communities.
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