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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You or someone is pinned inside a crashed vehicle and cannot get out.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Call 112. Stay still. Protect neck. Press on bleeding. Wait for rescue.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unable to open doors, legs pinned, pain with any movement.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fuel smell, smoke, or horn stuck on.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crush injury can cause shock and kidney failure hours after release — rescuers use protocols.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Dashboard or steering column may compress chest — movement can shift metal.
Check the scene before you approach.
Wiggling free can worsen crush and spinal injuries.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 on speaker if phone reachable.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Assess breathing — shallow breath may mean chest compression.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If conscious, tell dispatcher exact pain location and number trapped.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Apply pressure to visible bleeding without shifting body.
When and how to get professional help.
Entrapment always needs fire/rescue extrication and medical care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Signal for help and stabilize. Do not use untrained tools to pry metal.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "People trapped in vehicle at [location]. Possible fuel leak."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Update if fire starts or breathing worsens.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT force doors or kick windows unless fire is immediate.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT remove trapped person when help is minutes away.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A strong bystander should pull trapped victims out immediately
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Extrication requires stabilizing the vehicle and spine. Improper pulling kills.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crush syndrome and spinal injury from amateur rescue.
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 — All entrapped patients need hospital after extrication.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Loss of feeling in legs or severe chest pain needs urgent care.