A Salford traffic warden who fought to save a man’s life has been praised for her actions by the city’s Ceremonial Mayor.
Christine Allcock, 59, from the Cadishead area, was awarded a certificate from the Royal Humane Society for her quick thinking response last summer.
And now Salford Ceremonial Mayor Councillor Peter Dobbs has added his thanks and praise.
“Salford City Council commissions Indigo to patrol our streets and Christine was on patrol in June last year with a trainee colleague.
“She came across a gentleman who had collapsed in New Bailey Street and went to see if she could help. Passers-by had put him in the recovery position while waiting for an ambulance but Christine noticed he was blue and showing no signs of life.
“She gave him CPR until she was exhausted and an unknown member of the public took over. The man began to breathe again and was taken to hospital but sadly, a few days later, Christine noticed that flowers had been left at the spot with a note from the gentleman’s family saying he had passed away but thanking everyone for their help.
“It takes a great deal of courage to stay calm in a situation like that but Christine’s training stood her in good stead and she worked hard to give the gentleman a fighting chance of survival. Sadly that was not to be but I wanted to say thanks to her personally on behalf of our city for showing the true Spirit of Salford at such a difficult time.”
Tina Edwards, Contract Manager with Indigo, said: “Our team work hard to provide a professional service to the council and the public at all times, working across the whole of the city every day in all weathers and sometimes under the most difficult and challenging circumstances.
“We have every respect for them all and are extremely proud of the way Christine conducted herself on that day and the action she took in an attempt to save the gentleman’s life.
“We were sorry the outcome could not have been better for the gentleman and his family. Our thoughts are with them.”
