Three schoolgirl heroes who saved a heart attack victim were invited to Parliament last week.

Sukhmani Dev, Afsha Ghafoor and Sunaina Kashap, all 15, from Lampton School, Hounslow, were congratulated by MP Alan Keen for saving the life of a 65-year-old man who collapsed on the street near their school.

Sukhmani said: "It was just before half term. One of my friends spotted this old man in Sutton Dene Street who looked a bit wobbly.

"We went and asked him if he was ok. He was complaining about his heart, then he collapsed."

Reacting quickly, Afsha called an ambulance while Sukhmani and Sunaina spoke to the man, keeping him awake and reassuring him that he was going to be ok.

Afsha said: "I dialled 999 and asked for an ambulance. A policeman came along and helped us out, he also called for an ambulance.

“Afterwards he said that we should be proud of ourselves for saving that man's life. It was a nerve-racking experience.

"Two days after it happened the police called the school to let us know that the man was ok. They said that if we had not been there the man would have died.”

Sunaina said the three enjoyed their visit to Parliament. "It was very exciting to be there and to meet an MP and have a look around Parliament."

The girls say that they are proud about how they reacted to the situation and are just happy that the person they helped recovered in hospital.

Alan Keen MP said: “I was delighted to meet Sukhmani, Afsha and Sunaina and hear about how they helped this man in need.

“I am so proud of how these young ladies reacted in a real emergency. I believe it is important that we recognise all the good that young people achieve in Hounslow.”

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