What do we need to do when we encounter a road accident?

Instead of "standing like it is", you can do the following to increase the survivability of the victim in an accident.

What to do when a traffic accident occurs?

The catastrophic accident in Chua Boc - Thai Ha area on November 8 was a shock to witnesses. But besides those who are eager to help the victims, most of them . don't dare to do anything.

The scene of the catastrophic accident on November 8 night.

Because most of us when we get into an accident will have the first reaction . panic. But remember, taking action a few minutes early can save a person's life. So whenever there is an accident on the road, please remember to do the following:

1. Call emergency vehicles and police

First of all, you should stay calm and be aware of whether anyone has called an ambulance (if not, you will have to call). Phone numbers for emergency calls in Vietnam are 115.

The urgent need for an accident is to call the ambulance and the police.

Remember that you do not need to add an area code (like 043 in Hanoi) when calling by mobile phone in the same city. However, if calling an ambulance for another province, it is mandatory to add the area code.

Why keep calm? That's because as soon as you connect to the switchboard, you have to be very smart to provide information with the highest accuracy. Information includes:

• The exact address of the accident site . If the accident site is quite remote, choose the nearest road, or ask for help from the surrounding people.
• What is the phone number you are contacting? Although most phones today have an incoming call number, there have been cases of errors. The operator will confirm this to be able to call back in case more information is needed.
• What is the problem? You need a clear description and details as possible.
• How old is the victim? Determine this by the identity card of the victim, or estimate the age by eye. Children and the elderly will have different endurance than adults, so special tools are needed.
• Was the victim unconscious?
• Is the victim breathing?

2. Wait for an ambulance

After providing enough information, do not rush to hang up, because the operator will continue to give you detailed instructions on what to do in this situation, or need you to provide more detailed information.

If the operator has hung up, then the next thing you need to do is observe the surrounding scene , watching for any other threats. Some common risks when traffic accidents occur, such as gasoline leaks, engines are still running, or even a fire. If possible, try to turn off the car engine.

While waiting for an ambulance, look around for any other hazards.

In case the engine is on fire, immediately go to the home to borrow a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

In addition, while waiting for an ambulance, please mobilize "clear road" riders to have a wide enough pathway for the ambulance to reach you quickly and easily.

3. Helping victims

If you are not a doctor, a medical student, or at least have learned basic first aid courses, you must absolutely not help yourself . Many cases of improper first aid have made patients more at risk. Ideally, let the person lie still until the ambulance arrives.

However, in the event of a force majeure, it may be due to an accident victim in the middle of a road, or a vehicle is igniting, care must be taken with the broken bone.Do not let the victim twist his back or neck.

When in an accident, do not rescue the victim on your own.

If the victim is wearing a tight-fitting helmet, making it difficult for them to breathe, you can try to push the shield up. However, it is best not to touch, because many cases of improper removal of the helmet cause minor damage to the neck area of ​​the victim.

But if you have to remove your hat, join someone with your neck and head, and then the other person gently pulls the hat off your head carefully, remember not to twist or turn their head.