Trevor Michael Georges discovered a homeless man trapped under a tram today, keeping him company until medical help arrived.
The Coronation Street actor was shopping in Manchester when he saw the injured man and stayed with him until an ambulance could come to provide more help.
Trevor, who plays Ed Bailey on the ITV soap, shared the intense ordeal with his Twitter followers.
“Went shopping in Manchester only to see a homeless guy get dragged under a tram,” he said.
Corrie’s Ed Bailey is a fan-favourite on the ITV soap
“Gave him a fag and stayed with him till the ambulance came.
“Stay safe people please!” the star then pleaded, naturally a bit shaken by the events.
Updating the developing story to his worried fans, Trevor later revealed the man’s name when he posted: “He’s in the ambulance (with a packet of fags from me).
“Stay safe Atius. I hope your day gets better.”
Trevor Georges updated fans on the incident hours after it occurred
Sharing his well-wishes with the driver from the scene, Trevor went on: “Shout out to the tram driver too.
“Wasn’t his fault but the poor guy was really shaken.”
Trevor’s co-star Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Battersby on the cobbles, was quick to praise: “Oh god love that’s awful! Hope he’s going to be ok. Glad you were there to help. Traumatic for you to see that too xxx.”
Fans also gave their support, as one posted: “Oh my goodness. That’s awful. I hope he’s ok & you too.
Trevor Georges said he stayed with the homeless man until the ambulance arrived
“You’re wonderful looking after him like that. Stay safe.”
“How blessed and fortunate he was to have your compassion amid such a terrible accident, @trevor_georges. Thank you…and you, stay safe as well,” another added.
Manchester Evening News reported that the collision happened in Market Street at around 1.15pm today.
An ambulance attended but no serious injuries have been reported, the police told the publication, and no arrests have been made.
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