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.

Prevent fire

• Impose a 'No smoking' ban.
• Switch off vehicle engines.
• Deal with other fire hazards.

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.

Get help

• Use any phone to dial 999
  to seek help with details of
  location and casualties.

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.

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.