Mike Dilks of Melton Mobray was rescued by the Air Ambulance following a serious car accident after colliding with a lorry. His car was so badly smashed up the make and model was totally unrecognisable.

HERE IS MIKE’S STORY…

“Its quite simple - they saved my life” “Without a doubt I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the Air Ambulance. Its quite simple – they saved my life.”

Mike collided with an articulated truck and was trapped inside his car with life threatening injuries. Mike’s condition was very serious and he needed urgent medical attention. The crew from the Air Ambulance were called to the scene to provide life saving attention. Mike spent four agonising hours trapped in the car as emergency services cut him out. The crew were able to stabilise his condition, and he was later air lifted to Coventry Hospital where he spent weeks in intensive care.

I have no doubt that the response time from the Air Ambulance is why I’m still here today.

Returning to the Air Base in September last year and being reunited with the crew that saved my life was very emotional. Just hearing the sound of the helicopter made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. Well, they do say the last thing to go is your hearing.