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0:00:18 > 0:00:20- Over the past nine months...

0:00:20 > 0:00:24- ..our cameras have been following - the Air Ambulance Wales crew...

0:00:24 > 0:00:28- ..who have rescued casualties - from remote locations...

0:00:28 > 0:00:31- ..and transported them to hospital.

0:00:32 > 0:00:35- The paramedics - are fitted with cameras...

0:00:35 > 0:00:40- ..allowing you to see what they see - when responding to an emergency.

0:00:43 > 0:00:48- On tonight's programme, an atrocious - accident in Llanelli, South Wales.

0:00:48 > 0:00:51- Because there was so much blood...

0:00:51 > 0:00:53- ..down in his throat too...

0:00:54 > 0:00:56- ..Nick was drowning - in his own blood.

0:00:59 > 0:01:02- What attracts paramedics to the job?

0:01:02 > 0:01:07- The time we save by transporting - casualties by air is incredible.

0:01:08 > 0:01:12- The crew assists a woman who has - fallen headlong down some stairs.

0:01:13 > 0:01:14- OK.

0:01:17 > 0:01:19- Helicopters can be dispatched...

0:01:19 > 0:01:22- ..within three minutes - of an emergency call...

0:01:23 > 0:01:27- ..from airbases in Swansea, - Caernarfon and Welshpool...

0:01:27 > 0:01:30- ..to anywhere in Wales - within 20 minutes.

0:01:34 > 0:01:37- It's 4.30pm - on a Wednesday afternoon.

0:01:38 > 0:01:43- The North Wales crew is responding - to a traffic collision on the A5...

0:01:43 > 0:01:45- ..near Betws-y-Coed.

0:01:46 > 0:01:50- All we know - is that a 65-year-old man...

0:01:50 > 0:01:53- ..is stuck underneath the car.

0:01:57 > 0:02:01- The three-tonne helicopter needs - a flat surface on which to land.

0:02:01 > 0:02:07- But with people and cars present, - police are called to clear the area.

0:02:07 > 0:02:11- Our only available area - is the car park by the hotel.

0:02:11 > 0:02:16- Move them away. There's a police - officer nearby so we can land.

0:02:16 > 0:02:18- You're clear of the trees.

0:02:19 > 0:02:22- The car park still isn't cleared...

0:02:22 > 0:02:24- ..and the field behind is too steep.

0:02:25 > 0:02:30- Pilot Bob decides to drop off - one of the paramedics...

0:02:30 > 0:02:36- ..before taking to the air again and - waiting for a space to be cleared.

0:02:40 > 0:02:43- Clear this car park. - He wants to land here.

0:02:43 > 0:02:45- No problem.

0:02:45 > 0:02:48- Ian has to walk half a mile - to the collision site.

0:02:48 > 0:02:53- The motorcyclist has been lying on - the Tarmac for almost half an hour.

0:02:53 > 0:02:58- Luckily, an ambulance technician was - travelling to work along the A5...

0:02:59 > 0:03:01- ..and rushed to his assistance.

0:03:01 > 0:03:04- Are you alright, Andy?

0:03:04 > 0:03:06- Yes. I happened to be passing.

0:03:06 > 0:03:09- The guy was initially KO'd - and hit the front of the car.

0:03:10 > 0:03:13- His pulse is roughly 100 - but we haven't done his BP yet.

0:03:14 > 0:03:16- GCS was 15 when I arrived.

0:03:16 > 0:03:19- Spine is alright, leg's alright, - an ankle injury.

0:03:20 > 0:03:23- I was ready to cut his clothes - to get his BP.

0:03:24 > 0:03:26- His chest sounds are clear.

0:03:26 > 0:03:30- The motorcyclist - was knocked unconscious...

0:03:30 > 0:03:33- ..after hitting - the car's windscreen.

0:03:33 > 0:03:37- Two men on the scene - have been assisting the paramedic.

0:03:37 > 0:03:39- What day is it today?

0:03:39 > 0:03:40- It's Wednesday.

0:03:40 > 0:03:42- It's Wednesday.- - Spot on.

0:03:42 > 0:03:45- I was on my way home. - I live in Wrexham.

0:03:48 > 0:03:50- The motorcyclist is 65 years old.

0:03:51 > 0:03:54- He says he suffers from - high blood pressure.

0:03:54 > 0:03:56- It needs to be checked right away.

0:03:57 > 0:04:00- But he's unwilling - for them to cut his leathers.

0:04:00 > 0:04:05- We don't want to move you to take - your jacket off. You need a cuff.

0:04:06 > 0:04:07- Try not to move, OK?

0:04:07 > 0:04:09- Try not to move, OK?- - Can we cut them, please?

0:04:09 > 0:04:11- I'd rather not.

0:04:11 > 0:04:15- I won't do it if you don't - want me to but we want to do it.

0:04:15 > 0:04:17- Please can we cut them off?

0:04:17 > 0:04:19- I'd rather not.

0:04:20 > 0:04:22- The quicker we do this, the better.

0:04:22 > 0:04:24- What difference does it make?

0:04:25 > 0:04:28- We need to check - your blood pressure.

0:04:28 > 0:04:32- Your pulse is racing. - You could have internal bleeding.

0:04:32 > 0:04:34- Your blood pressure is an indicator.

0:04:34 > 0:04:37- Your blood pressure is an indicator.- - Ian radios the helicopter...

0:04:37 > 0:04:40- ..to update Sam, - the other paramedic on board.

0:04:41 > 0:04:44- Do you need something, Ian?

0:04:44 > 0:04:46- A board and collar?

0:04:46 > 0:04:49- Affirmative, Sam. Board and collar.

0:04:49 > 0:04:54- 65-year-old male, frontal impact, - bull's-eye windscreen.

0:04:54 > 0:04:58- Knocked out less than five minutes. - GCS 15.

0:04:58 > 0:05:01- No bone injuries, - no soft tissue injuries.

0:05:01 > 0:05:06- He refuses to let us cut through his - jacket to take his blood pressure.

0:05:06 > 0:05:09- All we need at the minute - is mobilization.

0:05:12 > 0:05:14- Scoops and board?

0:05:14 > 0:05:18- Board, please. There are plenty - of men here to help us carry him.

0:05:20 > 0:05:22- Fantastic.

0:05:22 > 0:05:24- You'll thank us after.

0:05:24 > 0:05:29- At last the motorcyclist - allows them to cut his leathers.

0:05:29 > 0:05:31- He has suffered serious injuries.

0:05:31 > 0:05:35- He was lucky - an ambulance technician was passing.

0:05:35 > 0:05:38- I was on my way to work.

0:05:39 > 0:05:41- There was a traffic tailback.

0:05:41 > 0:05:44- I phoned Control - and they told me it was an RTC.

0:05:44 > 0:05:49- A single vehicle and a motorbike. - I rushed to the man's aid.

0:05:49 > 0:05:51- Two men were already with him.

0:05:52 > 0:05:55- I assessed his injuries - and waited for the lads to attend.

0:05:55 > 0:05:59- After smashing into - the car's windscreen...

0:06:00 > 0:06:02- ..the crew fears spinal injuries.

0:06:02 > 0:06:05- The casualty - must remain completely still.

0:06:06 > 0:06:10- With his collar in place, help is - required to lift him onto the board.

0:06:15 > 0:06:17- One, two, three, roll.

0:06:19 > 0:06:21- There you go, Malcolm.

0:06:23 > 0:06:26- OK, Sam? - OK, on the count of three again.

0:06:26 > 0:06:28- One, two, three, roll.

0:06:28 > 0:06:31- On three, slide towards Sam.

0:06:31 > 0:06:35- One, two, three, slide. Spot on.

0:06:38 > 0:06:41- The land crew - has weaved its way through traffic.

0:06:41 > 0:06:44- The ambulance must now transport...

0:06:44 > 0:06:47- ..the stretchered patient - to the helicopter.

0:06:47 > 0:06:49- There we go.

0:07:00 > 0:07:04- He was unconscious for five minutes - straight after the impact.

0:07:04 > 0:07:07- He's quite good at the moment.

0:07:07 > 0:07:09- It looks as if he's broken his leg.

0:07:10 > 0:07:13- After transferring the casualty, - Andy is sure...

0:07:13 > 0:07:17- ..that this won't be the last - accident he'll see on the A5.

0:07:17 > 0:07:22- This is third or fourth accident - I've come across on my way to work.

0:07:22 > 0:07:25- This stretch of the A5 - is very dangerous.

0:07:26 > 0:07:31- The patient will be at Ysbyty - Gwynedd's A&E within five minutes.

0:07:31 > 0:07:35- Later in the programme, we will - return to check on his progress.

0:07:46 > 0:07:51- 16 full-time paramedics work for - the Wales's Air Ambulance Service...

0:07:51 > 0:07:53- ..but what's the attraction?

0:07:57 > 0:07:58- Do you want coffee?

0:07:58 > 0:08:00- Do you want coffee?- - I'd like tea, please.

0:08:02 > 0:08:06- At home on Anglesey, Alwyn Roberts - is preparing for his shift.

0:08:07 > 0:08:11- He was one of the first helicopter - paramedics in North Wales.

0:08:13 > 0:08:17- It all started in 1993...

0:08:18 > 0:08:21- ..when I volunteered on weekends - with the police.

0:08:22 > 0:08:27- For 20 years, he has worked - both on land and in the air.

0:08:28 > 0:08:32- The Air Ambulance Service makes - a difference in serious incidents.

0:08:32 > 0:08:36- I can compare working as a paramedic - on land and in the air.

0:08:36 > 0:08:41- The time we save by transporting - casualties by air is crucial.

0:08:41 > 0:08:43- I still have to pinch myself...

0:08:44 > 0:08:47- ..when I consider - how quick the response can be.

0:08:47 > 0:08:52- His wife, Ruth, also works for - the Air Ambulance charity...

0:08:52 > 0:08:55- ..which funds the helicopters.

0:08:55 > 0:08:58- Nowadays, - Alwyn only works part time.

0:09:00 > 0:09:02- Bye, Ruth. See you later.

0:09:04 > 0:09:09- He's an experienced paramedic who's - witnessed some atrocious incidents.

0:09:09 > 0:09:14- But for him, accidents involving - children are hardest to deal with.

0:09:14 > 0:09:16- Every paramedic would say...

0:09:17 > 0:09:20- ..that dealing with children - is the worst.

0:09:20 > 0:09:25- When you see children suffering, - and as a father myself...

0:09:25 > 0:09:27- ..the empathy is there.

0:09:28 > 0:09:32- Not only do you have to - deal with an injured child...

0:09:32 > 0:09:37- ..you usually have to deal with the - parent, and you feel for them too.

0:09:37 > 0:09:42- Although Alwyn only works part time - with the Air Ambulance...

0:09:42 > 0:09:45- ..he says the thrill - is still the same.

0:09:45 > 0:09:49- It's a great feeling when - casualties show their gratitude.

0:09:49 > 0:09:52- It's very rewarding.

0:09:52 > 0:09:55- It's a charity, after all.

0:09:55 > 0:09:59- When people turn up at the airbase - some months later...

0:09:59 > 0:10:01- ..to thank us in person...

0:10:02 > 0:10:06- ..they sometimes donate money - to show their gratitude.

0:10:06 > 0:10:08- It's a nice feeling.

0:10:14 > 0:10:19- In Part 2, we join Alwyn as the crew - responds to an incident on Anglesey.

0:10:22 > 0:10:24- And we hear about - one boy's battle...

0:10:25 > 0:10:28- ..to overcome grave injuries - after being knocked off his bike.

0:10:29 > 0:10:32- The van's mirror - hit the back of his head.

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0:10:46 > 0:10:48- PHONE RINGS

0:10:50 > 0:10:52- Hello, Air Ambulance.

0:10:52 > 0:10:56- Hiya. Are you alright? Yes.

0:10:56 > 0:10:59- Give me the grid reference.

0:10:59 > 0:11:02- No. We'll get there. OK.

0:11:02 > 0:11:03- Thanks. Bye.

0:11:04 > 0:11:07- 3.00pm on a Wednesday - and a 35-year-old mother...

0:11:07 > 0:11:11- ..has fallen down the stairs - at her home on Anglesey.

0:11:11 > 0:11:14- It's feared she has spinal injuries.

0:11:18 > 0:11:21- Approximate running time - of five minutes.

0:11:22 > 0:11:23- Roger.

0:11:24 > 0:11:29- The journey across the Menai Straits - takes five minutes from Caernarfon.

0:11:29 > 0:11:31- On duty are pilot, Bob Kendall...

0:11:32 > 0:11:35- ..and paramedics, - Alwyn Roberts and John Adams.

0:11:39 > 0:11:45- Above the village of Caergeiliog, - pilot Bob spots a landing space.

0:11:49 > 0:11:52- There's a van on your right - but you are clear.

0:11:57 > 0:12:01- John runs to assess the severity - of the casualty's injuries...

0:12:02 > 0:12:05- ..while Alwyn - stays with the helicopter...

0:12:05 > 0:12:07- ..to bring any necessary equipment.

0:12:07 > 0:12:12- Jackie Lewis has fallen down - the stairs and landed on her head.

0:12:12 > 0:12:17- Two ambulance crews on the scene - have transferred her onto a board...

0:12:17 > 0:12:19- ..to protect her back.

0:12:19 > 0:12:23- She's better - than we first thought, really.

0:12:24 > 0:12:26- Mechanical fall - or has she collapsed?

0:12:26 > 0:12:30- A mechanical fall is the term used - for an accidental fall.

0:12:31 > 0:12:35- They don't think there's - a medical reason for the fall.

0:12:35 > 0:12:40- It's a struggle to carry her on - the board via the narrow front door.

0:12:40 > 0:12:42- Because of the awkwardness?

0:12:42 > 0:12:44- Where does that lead to then?

0:12:44 > 0:12:47- She's better than what we thought.

0:12:47 > 0:12:49- They change their minds...

0:12:49 > 0:12:55- ..and with her child watching, they - carry her through the front door.

0:12:55 > 0:12:58- One, two, three, lift. OK.

0:12:58 > 0:13:01- Small step. OK. You're alright.

0:13:04 > 0:13:06- Jackie is in serious pain.

0:13:06 > 0:13:10- The crew gives her Entonox, - gas and air, to ease the pain.

0:13:15 > 0:13:19- The crew is worried about - the journey to the hospital...

0:13:19 > 0:13:22- ..so it'll be - a smoother ride by helicopter.

0:13:23 > 0:13:26- The lady - has fallen down the stairs...

0:13:27 > 0:13:29- ..and injured her neck.

0:13:31 > 0:13:34- The crew - considers giving her morphine...

0:13:34 > 0:13:37- ..but she has - blood pressure problems.

0:13:37 > 0:13:41- They fear the morphine - might adversely affect her.

0:13:45 > 0:13:48- We'll check your blood pressure - on the way.

0:13:48 > 0:13:52- The patient has been stabilized - on a spinal board.

0:13:52 > 0:13:55- We're now going to - transport her to Bangor.

0:13:59 > 0:14:05- Jackie will reach Ysbyty Gwynedd - in Bangor within five minutes.

0:14:07 > 0:14:09- Fighting the pain with Entonox.

0:14:09 > 0:14:13- We'll get her X-rayed - to locate the injury.

0:14:18 > 0:14:22- But as they reach the hospital, - the pain is unbearable.

0:14:22 > 0:14:24- 100 feet.

0:14:24 > 0:14:30- John decides that morphine - should be administered right away.

0:14:39 > 0:14:41- Oh, shit!

0:14:43 > 0:14:47- The hospital's helipad - is 400 metres from the A&E unit...

0:14:47 > 0:14:50- ..which is too far to carry her.

0:14:50 > 0:14:52- An ambulance is required.

0:14:52 > 0:14:54- Alright, girl?

0:14:54 > 0:14:57- These lads - have come to transfer you.

0:14:57 > 0:15:00- Bear with us. - We'll get things ready for you.

0:15:00 > 0:15:01- Thank you.

0:15:01 > 0:15:02- Thank you.- - You're welcome.

0:15:05 > 0:15:07- Thank you.

0:15:07 > 0:15:09- After being X-rayed...

0:15:09 > 0:15:13- ..Jackie discovers - there is no permanent damage.

0:15:13 > 0:15:17- But a medical condition - has been detected...

0:15:17 > 0:15:19- ..which causes her to faint.

0:15:20 > 0:15:23- Medics believe - this is what caused her to fall.

0:15:24 > 0:15:30- Any calls to assist a child puts - emotional strain on paramedics.

0:15:30 > 0:15:33- The story of Nick Richards-Ozzati - from the Llanelli area...

0:15:34 > 0:15:37- ..is unforgettable - for Swansea's Helimed crew.

0:15:39 > 0:15:42- July 2003, and a 12-year-old boy...

0:15:42 > 0:15:46- ..is riding his bike - in Llangennech near Llanelli.

0:15:46 > 0:15:49- He was within weeks - of his 13th birthday...

0:15:50 > 0:15:53- ..and the bike was - an early present from his parents.

0:15:57 > 0:16:00- He was riding along - the A4138 near his home...

0:16:00 > 0:16:03- ..when he turned to cross the road.

0:16:03 > 0:16:06- He didn't notice the van behind him.

0:16:09 > 0:16:13- The van - tried to swerve to avoid him.

0:16:13 > 0:16:15- But the driver couldn't avoid him.

0:16:20 > 0:16:23- Mel Thomas was on duty in Swansea.

0:16:23 > 0:16:27- The van's mirror - hit the back of his head.

0:16:28 > 0:16:31- Nick was thrown into the air - and landed on his back.

0:16:32 > 0:16:35- He was unconscious - with blood pouring from his head.

0:16:35 > 0:16:38- He was in a critical condition.

0:16:41 > 0:16:45- The journey to Llangennech from the - Swansea air base took three minutes.

0:16:45 > 0:16:47- The crew was on its way.

0:16:47 > 0:16:51- Gareth Williams was another - of the paramedics on board.

0:16:53 > 0:16:55- We landed in the field - adjacent to the road...

0:16:56 > 0:16:58- ..and made our way to the incident.

0:17:00 > 0:17:04- The child was lying down, - motionless.

0:17:05 > 0:17:10- That's when I thought, - this is looking very serious now.

0:17:10 > 0:17:13- An ambulance crew - had also arrived on the scene.

0:17:14 > 0:17:16- Nick was barely breathing.

0:17:18 > 0:17:20- He was still flat, a GCS of three.

0:17:20 > 0:17:23- His resps - were very laboured as well.

0:17:23 > 0:17:27- It was obvious that Nick - had sustained brain damage.

0:17:29 > 0:17:31- What set the alarm bells off - for me...

0:17:32 > 0:17:35- ..was the fact - that his teeth were locked shut.

0:17:35 > 0:17:37- It's what we call trismus.

0:17:38 > 0:17:40- That is one of - the tell-tale signs...

0:17:40 > 0:17:45- ..that a serious brain injury - has occurred.

0:17:45 > 0:17:48- Because his teeth - were firmly closed...

0:17:48 > 0:17:52- ..it was difficult to clear - his airways with suction.

0:17:53 > 0:17:58- Because there was so much blood - down in his throat too...

0:18:00 > 0:18:03- ..we couldn't use - the suction tools...

0:18:03 > 0:18:05- ..to extract the blood.

0:18:06 > 0:18:10- In effect, - Nick was drowning in his own blood.

0:18:11 > 0:18:14- I was waiting for Nick - to go into cardiac arrest.

0:18:14 > 0:18:16- I didn't think he'd survive.

0:18:19 > 0:18:21- The two experienced paramedics...

0:18:22 > 0:18:25- ..knew he had to be transferred - urgently to Morriston...

0:18:25 > 0:18:28- ..if he stood - any chance of surviving.

0:18:30 > 0:18:34- I looked at Gareth and there was - a recognition between us...

0:18:35 > 0:18:37- ..that this was serious.

0:18:37 > 0:18:41- We decided to do what's known - in the job as a scoop and run.

0:18:41 > 0:18:43- One, two, three, back.

0:18:44 > 0:18:49- After fitting him with a collar, the - crew tied Nick to the spinal board.

0:18:50 > 0:18:51- Are you ready to go?

0:18:52 > 0:18:57- The pilot and helicopter - were standing by, ready to go.

0:18:58 > 0:19:00- We did a hot load.

0:19:00 > 0:19:02- With the blades whirring...

0:19:02 > 0:19:06- ..the helicopter was on its way - to Morriston Hospital.

0:19:07 > 0:19:10- We were fighting to keep - a 12-year-old boy alive.

0:19:11 > 0:19:14- It took 16 minutes - from when we landed...

0:19:14 > 0:19:17- ..to his transfer to hospital.

0:19:18 > 0:19:22- It felt like a lifetime, but - it took something like 16 minutes.

0:19:23 > 0:19:28- When he arrived, medics put Nick to - sleep in order to open his mouth...

0:19:28 > 0:19:31- ..and clear the blood - from his throat.

0:19:31 > 0:19:34- He'd suffered a brain haemorrhage - and broken his back.

0:19:35 > 0:19:37- The left side of his body - was paralysed.

0:19:38 > 0:19:41- The 12-year-old - was fighting for his life.

0:19:49 > 0:19:53- The scars are still visible - nine years after the accident.

0:19:53 > 0:19:56- Nick had to learn - to walk and swallow...

0:19:56 > 0:20:00- ..after suffering brain damage.

0:20:00 > 0:20:05- These days he is fighting fit and - recalls the incident with a friend.

0:20:07 > 0:20:13- I was in a coma and had broken - the C1 and C2 vertebrae in my neck.

0:20:13 > 0:20:17- I'd broken my collarbone and jaw...

0:20:18 > 0:20:23- ..and also suffered a brain - haemorrhage and spinal haemorrhage.

0:20:23 > 0:20:26- He's undergone dozens of operations.

0:20:29 > 0:20:33- I was given numerous CT scans...

0:20:33 > 0:20:38- ..and I have metal screws and plates - holding my head to my body.

0:20:39 > 0:20:42- After leaving the boy - in the hospital's care...

0:20:42 > 0:20:46- ..the paramedics - didn't know if he'd survived.

0:20:46 > 0:20:51- But when the helicopter returned - three months later, Nick was there.

0:20:51 > 0:20:55- When they said who he was, - I was on cloud nine.

0:20:55 > 0:20:57- I was absolutely on cloud nine.

0:20:57 > 0:21:01- It always seems worse - when children are involved.

0:21:01 > 0:21:03- It's a bigger blow.

0:21:03 > 0:21:07- But to see him there, alive...

0:21:07 > 0:21:10- ..it was a good feeling inside.

0:21:10 > 0:21:13- Nick has been inspired - by the paramedics' work.

0:21:14 > 0:21:17- He now works at the - Ambulance Service's call centre...

0:21:17 > 0:21:21- ..answering emergency calls.

0:21:22 > 0:21:25- Ambulance Service. - What's the full address?

0:21:27 > 0:21:31- He is also a Community First - Responder in the Llanelli area.

0:21:31 > 0:21:34- Mel Thomas sees him regularly...

0:21:34 > 0:21:37- ..when he is working - in the vicinity.

0:21:37 > 0:21:42- Remembering how he was after the - serious accident when he was 13...

0:21:42 > 0:21:45- ..and seeing him now, - it's brilliant.

0:21:45 > 0:21:50- We talk to each other - as colleagues now.

0:21:50 > 0:21:54- I want to thank the nurses - at the Heath Hospital...

0:21:54 > 0:21:57- ..as well as - the Air Ambulance crew...

0:21:57 > 0:22:00- ..and the paramedics who helped me.

0:22:01 > 0:22:06- In June, our cameras filmed the crew - responding to a collision...

0:22:06 > 0:22:08- ..near Betws-y-Coed.

0:22:08 > 0:22:10- Please can we cut them off?

0:22:10 > 0:22:11- I'd rather not.

0:22:14 > 0:22:20- Malcolm Hoyle broke bones in his - back, neck, eye socket, ankle...

0:22:20 > 0:22:22- ..shoulder and thumb.

0:22:22 > 0:22:27- He is currently recovering from - his injuries at home in Wrexham.

0:22:27 > 0:22:30- I'd had a pretty heavy impact.

0:22:30 > 0:22:32- I'd been knocked out...

0:22:32 > 0:22:35- ..so my thinking processes - were all over the place.

0:22:36 > 0:22:39- But I've had - quite distinct memories...

0:22:40 > 0:22:41- ..after the accident.

0:22:42 > 0:22:44- The silliest - being the conversation...

0:22:45 > 0:22:49- ..regarding the removal of my - leathers, which are precious to us.

0:22:49 > 0:22:52- He knows his injuries - would have been worse...

0:22:52 > 0:22:54- ..if he'd moved after the accident.

0:22:54 > 0:22:58- He's grateful to the Air Ambulance - and the ambulance technician...

0:22:59 > 0:23:01- ..who stopped - on his way to work that day.

0:23:02 > 0:23:06- I really do think that I may not - have been here without them.

0:23:09 > 0:23:11- Just... I can't...

0:23:11 > 0:23:13- Words aren't enough.

0:23:14 > 0:23:17- Next week - on 999: Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru...

0:23:17 > 0:23:20- ..wet weather - causes problems for one driver.

0:23:22 > 0:23:26- And a little boy in North Wales - fights for breath.

0:23:27 > 0:23:30- I'm very grateful - because he's my little boy.

0:23:50 > 0:23:52- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.

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