Trapped in wreckage

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

Wiggling free can worsen crush and spinal injuries.

Call 112. Stay still. Protect neck. Press on bleeding. Wait for rescue.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT force doors or kick windows unless fire is immediate.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT remove trapped person when help is minutes away.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "People trapped in vehicle at [location]. Possible fuel leak."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Update if fire starts or breathing worsens.

Entrapment always needs fire/rescue extrication and medical care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All entrapped patients need hospital after extrication.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Loss of feeling in legs or severe chest pain needs urgent care.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Signal for help and stabilize. Do not use untrained tools to pry metal.

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

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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