Warn other traffic
- Switch on hazard warning lights.
- Display a warning triangle, if
available and safe to do so (except roads with speed limit exceeding 50km/h).
- Switch on other lights and
use any other means, if necessary.
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Prevent fire
- Impose a 'No smoking' ban.
- Switch off vehicle engines.
- Deal with other fire hazards.
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Assess conditions
- How many people involved?
- How many vehicles involved?
- Is anybody trapped inside vehicles?
- Is there danger of fire from leaking fuel?
- Is there danger from dangerous goods?
- Is there anybody present with first aid training?
- Locate first aid kits, if any.
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Get help
- Use any phone to dial 999
to seek help with details of location and casualties.
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Help the casualties
- Do not move injured people unless there is immediate danger.
- If they are breathing and not bleeding heavily - do nothing unless you are sure you know what you are doing.
- If you need to move injured people or they are having difficulty in breathing or are bleeding heavily, follow the advice on page 138.
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Other action
- Help uninjured people get out of their vehicles and to a safe place, if necessary.
- Stay at a safe place near the scene until emergency services arrive.
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