Trapped in vehicle

Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Moving trapped limbs may sever compressed blood vessels when pressure is suddenly released.

Call 112. Stay still if hurt. Turn off engine if safe. Tap on metal. Wait for rescue.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT cut battery cables unless trained — airbag and hybrid systems are hazardous.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pry doors with crowbars without stabilizing vehicle.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT smoke near fuel leak.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT drag person out by arms if legs are pinned — wait for hydraulic spreaders.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or 108. Say vehicle entrapment, highway or street, direction of travel, number of people.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report fuel leak, fire, or power lines on vehicle.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on phone if trapped — dispatchers keep line open.

All significant vehicle entrapment needs fire-rescue extrication tools.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire-rescue uses spreaders and cutters — extrication takes time.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All entrapped occupants need trauma evaluation for internal and spinal injury.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.