A PLUCKY six-year-old who was involved in an horrific accident earlier this year has been reunited with the airborne medics who saved his life.

Craig Boardman was struck by a wagon near his home in Dishforth, which left him with serious head and internal injuries.

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance attended the scene and Craig was flown to Harrogate District Hospital before being transferred to St James' Hospital, in Leeds, with life-threatening injuries.

His mother, Kelly, said: "It was every parent's worst nightmare.

"He was trapped under the front wheel of the wagon.

"We didn't fully realise how serious his injuries were until we got to hospital.

"We were told that all his internal organs had been crushed and we had to prepare ourselves for the fact that he probably wouldn't make it.

"He was in intensive care for 12 days and was showing no sign of brain activity.

"It was only by turning off his life support that we were able to find out if he would survive, and thankfully he did.

"He's amazed everyone with how quickly he's recovering and is already back to his cheeky little ways."

Craig is now using a frame to help him walk and needs a wheelchair when he goes out.

Kelly added she could not thank the aircrew enough.

"Without them, Craig wouldn't have got to hospital in time and wouldn't be here now - along with all the doctors and nurses, they gave us our son back and we're so grateful," she said.

Craig's father, Corporal Dave Boardman, of 9 Regiment Army Air Corps, in Dishforth, now plans to show the family's appreciation by holding a fundraising event for the air ambulance, which relies predominantly on voluntary donations.