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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You saw vehicles collide or a person hit on the road. You are a bystander, not involved.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Warn traffic. Call 112. Do not move injured. Check breathing. Wait for help.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Damaged vehicles, people on the ground, or smoke from engines.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Honking, screaming, or drivers arguing in active traffic lanes.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A collision has caused injuries, blocked traffic, and possible fuel or fire risk.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bystanders often cause secondary crashes by standing in live lanes.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move yourself to safety — stand on the footpath or behind a barrier.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn on hazard lights or place a visible object to warn oncoming vehicles.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Give exact location, number of vehicles, and visible injuries.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If someone is unconscious and breathing, keep them still and monitor.
When and how to get professional help.
Any unconscious, bleeding, or trapped person needs ambulance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Secure the scene and call for help. Do not attempt medical procedures beyond basic first aid.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or 108. Say: "Road accident at [location]. [Number] people injured."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on the line. Send someone to meet the ambulance at the nearest landmark.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand in the road to film or direct traffic without high-visibility signals.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pull injured people from vehicles unless fire or drowning is immediate.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You should always move crash victims off the road immediately
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Moving someone with spinal injury can cause paralysis. Only move if fire, flood, or traffic makes staying fatal.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unnecessary movement worsens spinal and internal injuries.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Pedestrian hit
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person walking or crossing was struck by a car, bus, or other vehicle.
Hit and run
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A vehicle struck a person or cyclist and drove away. Victim needs help now.
Motorcycle crash
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A rider has crashed — you are the rider, passenger, or witness.
Train accident
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A train has derailed, collided, or hit a person or vehicle. You are on board or nearby.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone not breathing, bleeding heavily, or unable to move needs emergency care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even minor crashes can cause internal injuries — all injured need evaluation.