Bath man reunited with ambulance crew following serious road traffic collision
A man from Bath has been reunited with the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) crew that attended to him following a road traffic collision.
Clive Harding was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on the Keynsham bypass on Monday 6 January 2025. After the initial impact, Clive was struck by another car and suffered serious impact injuries that required urgent medical attention.
A 999 call was made and SWASFT crews were quickly on scene to deliver emergency care. Once stabilised, Clive was taken to Southmead Hospital before later receiving further treatment at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath, spending one month in hospital across both sites. Clive sustained extensive traumatic injuries, including fractures to his skull, vertebrae, ribs and collarbones, totalling 26 fractures overall, as well as requiring 50 stitches.
Now at home continuing his recovery, Clive and his partner Lyn had the opportunity to be reunited with crew members Charlie Carter, Paramedic, Scott Currie, Paramedic and Guiseppe Giannitti, Emergency Care Assistant who attended the incident. They met at Keynsham Ambulance Station on Friday 21 November.
Clive said: It was an absolute pleasure to be reunited with Charlie, Scott and Guiseppe. They were there for me when I needed it most and I will be forever thankful to them. Getting the opportunity to meet and thank them in person was incredible. If it wasn't for their quick actions, professionalism and calmness my outcome could have been very different. They are true lifesavers!
Charlie Carter, Paramedic at SWASFT said; It is fantastic to see Clive recovering so well and I'm so glad we were able to re-connect under better circumstances. Being part of a patient reunion is a really special experience and is something the crew and I will always remember. We wish Clive and Lyn all the best for the future.
Clive is currently undergoing physiotherapy at the RUH to regain movement and flexibility and is working closely with a specialist physio team.
Having retired in March, he is now focused on regaining full health so he can enjoy his retirement with family and friends.