As some of you may or may not know I was involved in a car crash on Monday.

I was driving home from visiting friends for the weekend when I was struck by a van on the M4 Motorway (I live in the UK). We both lost control at 70mph and I ended up crashing up the embankment at the side of the road and hitting a tree at the top. At least three people who saw what happened climbed up to help me get away from my car which was now smoking, then stayed with me while we waited for the emergency services to arrive.

After going through A&E they found I had multiple fractures in my spine, but luckily they were stable so I would not be able to injure myself any further by moving around. I could be safely discharged a few hours later and I'm now being cared for by my parents at their house.

I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has sent me messages of support so far, it means a lot!

I have an appointment at my local fracture clinic tomorrow, where I may get some idea of my recovery time.