A 21-year-old man from Gaerwen, Wales, has been reunited with the neighbours and medics who saved his life after his car fell on top of him, causing his heart to stop. Jack Thomas was working on his car at home on June 27 when the jack failed, trapping him underneath. Fortunately, neighbour Nicole Taylor spotted him and alerted others, including nurse Sasha Wyn Evans, who rushed to his aid and helped lift the vehicle off him. Jack was unconscious and not breathing, but Sasha’s quick CPR greatly improved his chances of survival.
Welsh Ambulance Service medic Ian Parry commended the neighbours for their life-saving actions, noting that immediate CPR saved Jack’s life. Jack was airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital, where he received further treatment. Despite being given only 24 hours to live, Jack astoundingly recovered and returned home in under two weeks. He expressed profound gratitude towards his neighbours and emergency responders, acknowledging that without their help, he wouldn’t be alive today.
Reflecting on the incident, Jack shared that he woke up in the hospital with no memory of what happened, but he was thankful for the swift CPR that contributed to his recovery. Sasha Wyn Evans, a neonatal nurse who played a crucial role in saving Jack, emphasised the importance of CPR training and urged more people to learn this life-saving skill. Carl Hudson, a critical care practitioner with the Wales Air Ambulance, echoed Sasha’s sentiments, highlighting the vital role of CPR in emergencies.
Jack’s mother, Angharad, expressed gratitude towards the neighbours and emergency services for their quick response and support during the ordeal. Following the incident, Jack, his family, and friends have planned to raise funds for the Wales Air Ambulance and Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team by tackling the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge in September 2025. The heartwarming story of Jack’s survival serves as a reminder of the critical importance of CPR training in saving lives during emergencies.