Clive Harding, a resident of Bath, recently had a heartfelt reunion with the ambulance crew who rescued him following a severe multi-vehicle accident on the Keynsham bypass earlier this year.
On Monday, January 6, Clive was involved in a major collision when several cars crashed, and tragically, after the initial impact, he was struck by another vehicle. The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) promptly responded to the scene, providing critical emergency care before transferring him to hospital.
Clive endured a harrowing ordeal, suffering extensive injuries including 26 fractures affecting his skull, vertebrae, ribs, and collarbones, along with wounds requiring 50 stitches. He spent nearly a month hospitalized and has since been undergoing physiotherapy at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
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On Friday, November 21, Clive and his partner Lyn met with the paramedics and emergency care assistant who had attended to him: Charlie Carter, Scott Currie, and Guiseppe Giannitti, at Keynsham Ambulance Station.
Clive expressed immense gratitude: “Meeting Charlie, Scott, and Guiseppe again was truly heartwarming. They were there when I needed help the most, and I will forever be thankful. Their swift action, professionalism, and calm presence made all the difference in my recovery. They are genuine lifesavers.”
Paramedic Charlie Carter reflected on the reunion: “Seeing Clive making such a strong recovery is fantastic. Patient reunions like this are very special moments that the crew and I always cherish. We wish Clive and Lyn all the best going forward.”
SWASFT operates across a vast 10,000-square-mile area covering Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, the Isles of Scilly, Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire. The service supports over 5.5 million residents and welcomes more than 23 million tourists annually. With over 6,000 staff across 131 sites, they handle approximately 2,650 emergency incidents each day.
Having retired in March, Clive remains focused on regaining full health so he can enjoy his retirement surrounded by loved ones.