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If someone needs immediate help with vehicle rollover, use emergency mode.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A vehicle has rolled onto its side or roof. Occupants may be trapped or injured.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Call 112. Do not climb on car. Talk through window. Control traffic.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Vehicle on side or roof, wheels spinning, fluids leaking.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Occupants hanging in seatbelts or not responding.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Roof crush and seatbelt injuries are common. Vehicle may shift and crush rescuers or occupants.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Side windows may be the only safe access point.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Turn off traffic flow if possible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Approach from uphill/upwind side only.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Talk to occupants — ask who is hurt and whether fuel smells.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If vehicle rocks, back away and keep others clear.
When and how to get professional help.
All rollover occupants need extrication assessment and medical care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep vehicle stable and communicate with occupants. Leave extrication to trained responders.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Vehicle rollover at [location]. [Number] people inside."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report vehicle type, stability, and visible fire or leak.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand on or lean against overturned vehicle.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT cut seatbelts without supporting the person's head and neck.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You should always pull victims out of a rolled car quickly
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Improper extrication worsens spinal and crush injuries. Stabilize and wait for rescue when possible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pulling someone through broken glass without cervical support causes paralysis.
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 — Assume spinal injury in all rollover victims.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unconscious or trapped persons need professional extrication.