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Protect yourself and the scene, call 112 and assist safely.
Follow PAS: Protect, Alert and Help. First protect yourself and avoid further hazards without exposing yourself; call 112 and provide assistance that you can safely give, following their instructions. If the immobilised car must be marked, you must activate an authorised connected V-16, required since 1 January 2026; warning triangles do not replace it in this situation. Do not dangerously enter traffic.
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Only help the injured, without calling 112 or protecting yourself.
Help first by entering traffic without assessing the risk.
Protect yourself and the scene, call 112 and assist safely.
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