Emergency medical staff earn praise for rushing to scene of London terror attacks

AS SCENES of chaos dominated London yesterday, other pictures have earned praise for showing a different side of the story.

A member of the public is taken away for treatment by emergency services medic near Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament on March 22, 2017 in London. Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images

THE response of emergency workers and medical staff to the London terror attacks has earned them praise from the public after reports of staff rushing in to help victims.

Brits took to social media on Thursday to thank medical workers for their tireless work in treating victims of the terror attack at the scene.

“Incredible actions from the staff at St Thomas’s hospital today,” one person wrote. “Dropping everything to run outside and help”.

Dr's and Nurses with blankets rush from nearby St Thomas's hospital today not knowing what they face.
As ever, so proud of our NHS. #heroes pic.twitter.com/LlNT49Ki3H

— Wendy (@HappyHippyMummy) March 22, 2017

Staff at St Thomas' hospital saved my life when my appendix burst in 2015
Not surprised they ran to aid victims today #TrueHeroes

— James Doleman (@jamesdoleman) March 22, 2017

Incredible actions from the staff at St Thomas's hospital today. Dropping everything to run outside and help. Beautiful people. pic.twitter.com/ksz04HSDZg

— Irvs 🕊 (@Hayleyirv_) March 22, 2017

One of the most uplifting scenes amidst the whole tragedy was doctors & nurses rushing out of St.Thomas' Hospital to help the injured.

— Abdi Duale (@AbdiwaliUK) March 22, 2017

Doctors & nurses running to the bridge from St Thomas' hospital... Overwhelming admiration and love for our emergency services #SaveOurNHS

— Victoria Putt (@puttleputt) March 22, 2017

Pictures from the immediate aftermath show paramedics, doctors and passers by comforting victims and administering CPR, often covered in blood.

One picture shows a young doctor looking distraught as he walks away from the scene. Others show staff providing extra blankets and emergency service working to save the life of the perpetrator of the attack.

A young medic who was working on scene sums up the horror of the day felt by many. Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images.

Emergency services staff were praised for their quick response. Picture: AP Photo/Matt Dunham.

Nearly 70 London ambulance service workers were on scene within minutes. Picture: AP Photo/Matt Dunham.

London Ambulance Service Deputy Director of Operations Pauline Cranmer said 68 members of the team responded along with control room staff.

She said the team was on scene within six minutes. The quick response from police and emergency workers is being praised for ensuring the death toll was not higher.

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