You're a lifesaver

Nov 5 2003 By Lisa Jones, Ellesmere Port Pioneer

Jason said: 'I didn't notice it was John as I was concentrating on helping him.

'My training just took over and I'm not one to panic in that sort of situation.

'It wasn't easy as the experience hit me quite hard and I was shaking really badly from seeing so much blood and John in agony. I had to try and keep him calm and everyone else calm too.'

John was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital for treatment where they tried to save his leg, but unfortunately it had to be amputated.

He said: 'I owe Jason a lot, I would have died if he hadn't been there - I had lost so much blood.'

Jason went to visit John while he spent two-and-a-half weeks recovering and since then the pair have become good friends.

British Aerospace has recognised Jason's life-saving actions with the reward of a holiday to Amsterdam for him and his girlfriend Karen.

And he has had a collection in his department and raised about £448 for John.

Jason said: 'I am just glad I was at the right place at the right time and got the right outcome.