Two Heroic Sea Lots Residents Rescue A Man From A Burning Vehicle

The heroic actions of two Sea Lots residents, who rescued a man from a burning vehicle, have captured widespread attention and praise.

Sea Lots residents Terrance David and Dshawn Hamilton at the site where they rescued a man from a burning car.

Just after 6 am yesterday near Production Drive, Sea Lots, on the northbound lane of Beetham Highway, a car crashed, flipped and its engine started smoking.

Without hesitation, Dshawn Hamilton and Terrance David jumped into action. Their calls for help at a nearby police impound compound went unanswered and after another man shouted to them that the car could explode at any moment, Hamilton and David managed to pull the man out to safety.

David said although they were warned by onlookers not to intervene, he and his friend were determined to help.

In interviews with Guardian Media, the two heroes called for an end to the stigmatisation of their community. They said many Sea Lots residents are willing help to anyone in need, reflecting the spirit of goodwill that defines their neighbourhood.

Their courageous efforts not only saved a life but shined a light on positive aspects of the Sea Lots community. They urged the public to recognise and appreciate the kindness and bravery that often go unnoticed.

Hamilton, a small business owner, was the one who pulled the man from the burning car.

Reflecting on the incident, he said danger was not on his mind in the heat of the moment. It was only after rescuing the man he realised the risks involved.

“I never even thought about my life when I jumped into that car. To be real, I just looked in, saw the man moving, and heard someone shouting. I had to struggle to pull him out, and eventually, one or two others came to help. You just don’t know where something like that is going,” he said.

Hamilton explained, “It felt like I had to act, as if I were in a crashed car myself, it’s like the same thing; I would want someone to help me even though it was just a brave moment. But when I jumped out of the car and started thinking about my life, I didn’t really consider it at that moment.”

The accident caused a massive traffic gridlock on the highway.
The injured man was rushed to the hospital where he is reported to be in stable condition.

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Source: TT Guardian

EPOS Rewards Sea Lots Heroes!

The East Port of Spain Development Company Limited (EPOS) has rewarded two Sea Lots residents for the bravery and humanity displayed in rescuing a car accident victim trapped in a burning car, recently.

The Company took note after reading of the men’s positive actions in a report in the Guardian Newspaper.

Deshawn Hamilton, 28, and Terrance David, 43, reportedly sprang into action after witnessing a car accident near Production Avenue on the northbound lane of the Beetham Highway on Thursday September 05, 2024.

The men pulled the victim, a police officer, from the wreckage despite concerns that the vehicle could explode at any moment.

EPOS Chairman Hillan Morean was moved by the men’s actions which he said were deserving of reward.

The men were presented with tokens of appreciation following a meeting at the Company’s Laventille office on Monday September 09, 2024.

EPOS Deputy General Manager, Mrs. Nissa Hosten-James commended the men for their bravery. She said EPOS seizes the opportunity to highlight positive actions and contributions from the often-stigmatized communities of East Port of Spain.

She said: “We are immensely proud of the courage shown by Deshawn Hamilton and Terrance David. Their actions reflect the best of our community spirit—selflessness, bravery, and humanity. At EPOS, we believe in celebrating those who contribute positively, particularly from
communities that are often misrepresented. Their heroism reminds us of the resilience and strength of East Port of Spain.”

David said his hope is for the public to stop stereotyping persons from his community. He said: “(People think) one wrong in Sea Lots is everybody do wrong.”

He said the victim being a police officer did not influence his actions.

“We were not studying that is police. What we were studying is that is a life. It could have been you or me or anybody.”

His message to others was: “Don’t take a life, save a life.”

Hamilton said he, too, wants to see youth steered along the right path.

“There’s a lot of youth, real skilled people in Sea Lots, they just not getting the opportunities.”

At the meeting, the men expressed their hopes and vision for their community and put forward suggestions for various programmes and initiatives to target youth in the community.

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Credit: TTT NEWS