- Riley Ward told 999 operators his mother Dana Henry had collapsed
- Call was passed to the ambulance service who traced the address
- Paramedics rushed Ms Henry to hospital for emergency surgery
- Doctors discovered she had a blood clot and dangerous bleed on an ovary
- Riley is now being given a bravery award for his actions
05:51 EST, 31 March 2014
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06:42 EST, 31 March 2014
A two-year-old boy saved his mother’s life by managing to call 999 when she collapsed, telling operators: ‘Mummy’s on the floor!’
Despite only just learning to talk, Riley Ward called 999 and managed to tell operators his mother Dana Henry had collapsed.
Paramedics rushed to their home in Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, where they discovered Ms Henry who had to be rushed to hospital for emergency surgery for a blood clot.
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Hero: Despite only just learning to talk, Riley Ward called 999 and managed to tell operators his mother Dana Henry had collapsed. They are pictured with the first paramedic on the scene, Paul Staples
Riley took the initiative to ring for help when his 27-year-old mother collapsed at home just before 11.30 am on February 5.
Ms Henry had woken up with stomach pains and fell to the floor after making a cup of tea.
At 11.31am, Riley rang 999 and said: ‘Mummy’s asleep,’ after which the call was passed to the ambulance service who managed to trace the address.
Riley repeatedly said ‘hello’ and kept operators on the line, trying to explain that his mum was on the floor.
Ms Henry later had emergency surgery at Leicester Royal Infirmary where doctors discovered a large blood clot and dangerous bleed on her ovary.
Riley is now being rewarded with an award for his brave actions by East Midlands Ambulance Service who believe he is their youngest ever caller.
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Winegum,
Nowhere, United Kingdom,
13 minutes ago
What a smart kid! Bless him.
Wishtodaywasover,
London, United Kingdom,
21 minutes ago
Such a clever little boy…. hope mum is ok now
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