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Former Pop Stars Contestant Uses Van to Save Man From Bridge, Faces Insurance Uncertainty

He posted the dashcam video to spotlight men's mental health.

Overview

  • Matt Johnson parked his VW Transporter beneath a Queensferry footbridge after seeing a man hanging by his hands, and the man dropped onto the van roof.
  • Police and firefighters arrived minutes later, climbed onto the vehicle and helped the man to safety as the B5129 Chester Road West was temporarily closed.
  • Johnson shared the dashcam footage on Facebook and Instagram to raise awareness during Men's Mental Health Month.
  • Direct Line offered to waive his excess and protect his no‑claims bonus, yet the incident may still be logged as his fault unless emergency services claim on their insurers.
  • Johnson says he has had no follow‑up from North Wales Police or North Wales Fire and Rescue about the man's condition or liability for repairs, though members of the public have praised him and suggested fundraising.