Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 258 / 626

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¿Qué medidas debe adoptar si se produce un accidente?

What measures must you take if an accident happens?

  • AAuxiliar a los heridos lo antes posible y avisar a las autoridades.Help the injured as soon as possible and alert the authorities.
  • BDetener el tráfico, auxiliar a los heridos y después avisar a las autoridades.Stop the traffic, help the injured and then alert the authorities.
  • CDetener su vehículo sin crear peligro, avisar a la autoridad o sus agentes y auxiliar a los heridos.Stop your vehicle without creating danger, alert the authorities or their officers, and help the injured.
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  • CDetener su vehículo sin crear peligro, avisar a la autoridad o sus agentes y auxiliar a los heridos.Stop your vehicle without creating danger, alert the authorities or their officers, and help the injured.
Explanation

The basic action at an accident follows the PAS rule (protect, alert, help; in Spanish proteger, avisar, socorrer): 1. Protect: take protective measures for yourself and for other road users. 2. Alert: call 112 or the police. 3. Help the injured as far as possible.

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