Teen thanks paramedics who saved life after crash

A teenage boy who suffered life-threatening injuries in a bike crash says he is happy to be back riding after reuniting with the paramedics who treated him.

Fourteen-year-old Adem suffered a brain haemorrhage, facial fractures and lost two teeth after being thrown from his bike at Hove Pump Track in May.

Adem's mother, Eimear, also said she will "always be grateful" to paramedics for treating her son.

Paramedics involved in Adem's care also said his recovery showed the importance of wearing a helmet, which South East Coast Ambulance Service said played a vital role in saving his life.

Adem said: "It was really nice to meet everyone and thank them in person.

"I'm grateful for everything they did for me and I'm happy to be back riding my bike again."

Mother Eimear added: "It was every parent's worst nightmare getting the call that Adem had been seriously injured.

"We will always be grateful for everything they did for our son."

South East Coast Ambulance Service said paramedics treated Adem at the scene, before he spent a week in hospital in Tooting.

He was reunited with the paramedics who treated him at Secamb's Make Ready station in Brighton.

Student paramedic Mia Calvo said it was "brilliant" to see Adem again and "hear how well he's doing, and know that he's been able to get back to riding his bike".

Critical care paramedic Ben Spashett added: "Adem had suffered some significant injuries, so it was important that he received the right treatment quickly.

"Seeing him back on his bike and doing so well was fantastic and reminds us why we do this job."

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