Simple rules to follow in the case of an car accident
1. Above all, do not pull people out of the car, unless it is already on fire. This could further seriously injure or kill them.
2. Send someone to flag down traffic far enough away from the scene of the accident for safety, or do this yourself. The first cars to come along should be sent in opposite directions to telephone for help. The drivers of any other cars can then act as flagmen to block traffic from both directions.
3. Switch off the ignition and lights in the crashed car to prevent fire.
4. If there is more than one victim, see who needs help most urgently. Give attention first to anyone who is not breathing or who is unconscious, and deal with any severe bleeding. Treat everyone involved for shock (even those who protest that they are “perfectly okay”).
5. Even if the crash victims do not appear to be seriously hurt, leave them until help arrives. Anyone thrown on the road should be covered with a coat and guarded from the traffic.