A video of a Scottish motorist’s rant at a woman whilst she was saving a man from a burning car and preventing him from drowning in his own blood has gone viral.
Rhian Wood, 24 arrived at the scene of a head on collision on the A920, Drum of Wartle Road, near Inveruie, Aberdeenshire on Wednesday (07/08/2024) at 5pm.
Speaking today Rhian, a professional photographer said: “I was second on the scene of a bad head on collision this evening near Drum of Wartle – about 30 seconds after the collision – had to pull a guy out of the window of his car on my own (black car initially looked like it might catch fire), give first aid to another to stop him drowning on his own blood, whilst making sure his back wasn’t moved and keep an eye on the quiet guy that had walked out of his car but was then laying down on the verge.
“Then I had to deal with this to***er who drove up aggressively and started shouting saying that I should start clearing the road so he could get home.”
Once Rhian had advised the unidentified man of an alternative route he jumped in his van, made a three-point turn and drove off.
She was shaken after the ordeal and cancelled her plans for the evening but she added: “I am glad I was there and able to help, was a first for me, hope I never have to do it again!”
Three men were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment, however their condition is unknown.
Police closed the road for around six hours whilst officers investigated the scene and later opened around 11pm.
The actions of the Safelift Offshore employee were insensitive, and he acted inappropriately failing to offer help instead of getting home in time for his tea and hundreds of viewers agree.
Since it was uploaded on Wednesday evening the 46 second clip has been viewed 565,000 times, and received hundreds of likes, shares and comments.
One user commented: “Probably not the best idea to make such poor choices when in works well signed van.
“How would they feel if they were in an accident or it was their nearest and dearest.
“Looks like you did a fabulous job in very difficult circumstances.”
Another wrote: “Tube, it’s an RTC, you can’t clear the road till the police have been anyway.”
A third said: “What a tw*t, it would have been nice if he’d offered you some help, like most decent people would have when faced with situation rather than moaning about not getting home!
“I hope everyone involved is OK.”
A fourth added: “A fantastic example of professionalism, it is clear health and safety are his main priorities as well as ensuring the safety of others.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5pm on Wednesday, 7 August, 2024, we were called to a report of a two-vehicle crash on the A920, Colpy to Drum of Wartle road.
“Emergency services attended and three men, aged 22, 23 and 33, were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
“The road was closed for around six hours.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
A Scottish Ambulance spokesperson said: “We received a call at 1700 hours on Wednesday to attend a road traffic collision on the A920.
“We dispatched several resources to the scene, including our special operations team, and transported three patients to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a road traffic collision on the A920 at Drum of Wartle, Aberdeenshire at 5.03pm on Wednesday, 7 August.
“Three appliances attended and assisted emergency service partners.
“Crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”
Steven Simpson, Managing Director for Safelift Offshore said: “We can assure you we are dealing with the matter but are unable to comment further at this time.”
