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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You saw vehicles collide or a person hit on the road. You are a bystander, not involved.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Damaged vehicles, people on the ground, or smoke from engines.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Honking, screaming, or drivers arguing in active traffic lanes.
Scene hazards: Oncoming traffic, Fuel spill, Aggressive drivers
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.
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.
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.
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.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You should always move crash victims off the road immediately
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Moving someone with spinal injury can cause paralysis. Only move if fire, flood, or traffic makes staying fatal.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unnecessary movement worsens spinal and internal injuries.
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.