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Man searching for mystery GP who saved his life on a train

Man searching for mystery GP who saved his life on a train

Summary

A man named Ian Drewery is looking for a GP (a general practitioner or doctor) who saved his life by using CPR on a train. This incident happened while he was traveling from Swindon to London and collapsed; the train stopped in Reading, and the GP helped revive him with a defibrillator. Ian wants to thank the GP for her life-saving actions.

Key Facts

  • Ian Drewery, aged 69, collapsed on a train traveling from Swindon to London in September 2025.
  • A GP on the train used CPR and a defibrillator to save Ian’s life.
  • The train stopped at Reading where station staff brought a defibrillator on board.
  • Train worker Veronika Rogers was one of the staff who assisted Ian during the incident.
  • South Central Ambulance Service stated that the GP's quick actions likely saved Ian’s life.
  • Ian visited Reading Station to thank the people who helped him.
  • Ian is trying to find the GP to express his gratitude.
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