January 28th 2024.
Matty Simpson, known for his appearance on the popular reality show Big Brother, recently shared a harrowing story on Instagram about a life-saving incident he experienced while traveling in Central America. The 25-year-old doctor explained that he came across a motorcycle accident and rushed to help the two men involved, despite it being his "worst fear" to encounter such a situation.
As he approached the scene, Matty saw that one bike was completely destroyed and the other was lying on its side. He quickly assessed the two men and realized that one of them was in a critical condition, with no helmet on. With around 50 onlookers in a state of panic, Matty knew that he had to act fast.
Using his medical training, Matty cut off the injured man's backpack with a knife and began to assess his injuries. The man's back was in bad shape and he was unable to move his legs, indicating a potential spinal cord injury. Matty knew that the man needed to get to a hospital immediately, but unfortunately, there was only a small hospital on the other side of the island and no ambulance available to transport him.
Feeling a sense of dread, Matty did not hesitate to lay down in the ditch to help stabilize the man's spine. Luckily, a fire truck arrived on the scene, but in the chaos, it ended up reversing into a wall. With only one spinal board available, the firemen attempted to drag the injured man out of the ditch by his arms. Matty knew that this could potentially cause more harm and called for them to stop.
Instead, he took charge and safely maneuvered the man onto the spinal board using a technique called a "log roll". As he turned around, he saw the other injured man being lifted out of the ditch without any spinal stabilization. Despite his efforts, the two men were placed into a truck and taken to the hospital.
Reflecting on the experience, Matty felt a sense of pride for being able to use his skills to save someone's life, but also frustration at the lack of proper care and handling of the situation. He emphasized the importance of not moving an injured person and the need for helmets and safe speed while riding motorcycles. He also thanked his followers for their support and reminded them to listen to those with medical training in emergency situations.
After leaving the Big Brother house, Matty decided to sell his belongings and travel Central America with no set plans. He has since shared updates from his journey, including spending Christmas in the jungle and his adventures in Mexico City. His plans are to continue traveling until he starts working as a doctor again in August.
Matty's story serves as a reminder that anyone can encounter a traumatic experience and it is important to be prepared and to help others in need. His bravery and quick thinking saved a stranger's life and his actions were praised by his followers. Big Brother is available to watch on ITVX, and if you have a celebrity story, video or pictures, you can contact the entertainment team via email, phone or by visiting their Submit Stuff page.
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