Clive Harding of Bath experienced a traumatic multi-car crash on the Keynsham bypass earlier this year, resulting in severe injuries. On Monday, January 6, Clive was involved in a pile-up that was followed by him being struck by an additional vehicle.
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) promptly responded to the emergency, providing critical medical attention on-site before transporting Clive to hospital. His injuries were extensive, including fractures to his skull, vertebrae, ribs, and collarbones—accumulating to 26 fractures—and he required 50 stitches.
After nearly a month in the hospital, Clive has made significant progress. On November 21, he and his partner Lyn reunited with the lifesaving ambulance team—paramedics Charlie Carter and Scott Currie, and Emergency Care Assistant Guiseppe Giannitti—at Keynsham Ambulance Station.
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Clive expressed his deep gratitude: “Meeting Charlie, Scott, and Guiseppe again was an absolute pleasure. Their quick response, professionalism, and calmness were crucial at a time when I needed help most. They truly saved my life, and I will be forever thankful.”
Paramedic Charlie Carter reflected on the reunion: “Seeing Clive’s recovery is fantastic. These reunions are special moments that stay with us. We wish Clive and Lyn all the best moving forward.”
Serving a vast region that spans from Cornwall and Devon up to Somerset and Gloucestershire, SWASFT covers over 10,000 square miles and supports more than 5.5 million residents plus millions of tourists annually. With a workforce of over 6,000 across 131 sites, the service responds to around 2,650 calls daily.
Currently undergoing physiotherapy at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, Clive is focused on regaining his health to enjoy retirement with his family and friends following his retirement earlier this year.