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Protect the area to prevent further accidents.
In a traffic accident, we must always follow the PAS Rule when assisting victims. It states that the first step is to protect the area where the accident occurred, in order to prevent another possible accident, for example by running over people who are assisting the injured.
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Do nothing until the police officers arrive at the scene.
Protect the area to prevent further accidents.
Take the most seriously injured people to the nearest hospital in our vehicle.
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