A MAN who was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on the Keynsham bypass last year has been reunited with the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) crew that attended to him.

Clive Harding was involved in the collision on Monday, January 6, 2025. After the initial impact, Clive was struck by another car and sustained 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 paramedics Charlie Carter and Scott Currie, alongside emergency care assistant Guiseppe Giannitti, who all attended the incident. They met at Keynsham Ambulance Station on Friday, November 21.

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!”

Mr Carter, paramedic at SWASFT, added: “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.”