Bus driver reunited with passenger he saved after collapse

A Glasgow bus driver who resuscitated a passenger after he collapsed has been reunited with the man he saved.

William Bell was driving when he was informed John Mccann had fallen ill.

As soon as he saw the 62-year-old, his instincts kicked in and the former lifeguard gave lifesaving chest compressions for the next 35 minutes, with the help of a passenger who called 999.

Mr Bell, a bus driver for 11 years, said: “It was a surreal situation, but I did what was needed.

“With the help of the passenger with the phone and the call handler, it was a real team effort and we helped to save John’s life.” To mark Random Acts of Kindness Day today, Mr Mccann met the man who saved his life in April 2021.

Mr Mccann delivered a thank-you card to the 59-year-old driver, complete with a heartfelt message and a gift, at his bus depot.

He said: “I had to express my gratitude, to let him know just how thankful I was to have been on his bus.

“I feel so grateful and I’m still amazed that someone would do what William did for a complete stranger.

“What happened has really made me realise life is short, you don’t know what’s around the corner.”