Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 269 / 626

En un accidente con heridos, ¿hay que modificar el estado de las cosas?

In an accident with injured people, should the scene be changed?

  • ASí, para restablecer cuanto antes la circulación.Yes, to restore traffic as soon as possible.
  • BSí, como norma general.Yes, as a general rule.
  • CNo, salvo que haya peligro para los heridos o para la circulación.No, unless there is danger to the injured or to traffic.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, salvo que haya peligro para los heridos o para la circulación.No, unless there is danger to the injured or to traffic.
Explanation

In an accident with injured people, do not change the scene or remove traces that help to determine who is responsible. You may only do so if it is necessary to protect the injured or to avoid danger to traffic.

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