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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A train has derailed, collided, or hit a person or vehicle. You are on board or nearby.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Hold on. Call 112 when safe. Exit if doors open. Stay off tracks.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sudden jolt, screeching, tilted carriage, sparks, or smoke.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — People fallen in aisle, broken windows, or doors jammed.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Derailed cars can shift and crush. Overhead catenary may be live after crash.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Panicked crowds cause crush injuries on stairs and exits.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Brace against seat or wall. Protect head until movement stops.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Check for fire or smoke before moving to exit.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use emergency break communication if available — follow crew instructions.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Exit to track side only if crew directs and power is confirmed off.
When and how to get professional help.
All train collision injuries need emergency services and rail authority response.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate calmly and keep clear of tracks and overhead lines. Leave rescue to rail emergency teams.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Train accident at [station/location between stations]."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report fire, trapped people, and number of injured.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume tracks are safe — third rail or overhead wire may be live.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT re-enter car for luggage.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — It is safe to walk on tracks after a derailment
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Catenary wires and third rails may remain energized. Stepping on tracks risks electrocution.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fatal shock from assuming power is off.
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.
Trapped in wreckage
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You or someone is pinned inside a crashed vehicle and cannot get out.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone thrown, unconscious, or with chest pain needs ambulance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrical burn from contact with train equipment needs immediate care.