A lorry driver in Taunton joined other courageous motorists in a heroic effort to help a distressed woman perched on a bridge along the Toneway. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that one person was safely rescued from the bridge on Wednesday, February 25.
In a remarkable display of quick thinking, a van driver halted traffic by parking his vehicle across both lanes, stopping vehicles from passing beneath the bridge. At the same time, Ross Holmes, a driver for Stillmans Livestock, carefully positioned his lorry directly under the woman. The roof of his truck acted as a makeshift safety platform to reduce the risk of injury in case of a fall.
Ross Holmes’s actions were widely praised on social media, where hundreds expressed hope that the woman will receive the help and support she needs after the harrowing incident. A police spokesperson told SomersetLive the situation was resolved safely by 4:20 pm following their response to the concern for welfare call around 3:10 pm.
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One witness, speaking anonymously on the SomersetLive M5 Facebook group, explained: “I stopped the traffic with my work van and called the police. I also want to thank the man who held the lady on the bridge and the livestock driver who put his truck underneath. Most importantly, she is now safe, and hopefully, she will get the help she needs.”
The incident sparked widespread admiration for the compassion and bravery of those involved. Several commenters applauded the quick thinking and selflessness demonstrated that day. One driver said, “It takes a lot to help someone like that. Well done, and I hope she receives the support she deserves.” Another echoed the sentiment, calling it “a truly wonderful demonstration of humanity.”