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Protect those involved in the accident.
The order of action when approaching an accident is first to protect, then to alert the emergency services and subsequently to assist the injured (PAS). Therefore, the first step we should take if we witness a road accident is to protect those involved.
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Protect those involved in the accident.
Alert the emergency services.
Assist the injured.
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