Make sure that some has called the ambulance as they have the expertise to deal with this situation.

Don’t give up and never assume someone is dead. Look for signs of recovery and check their pulse.

Try to find fluid that is clean, cold and nontoxic. It will help cool the burn down and relieve the pain.

The effects of trauma may not be immediately obvious. Immediate treatment can help minimize the effects of shock.

Keeping people calm in some situations is good but never offer them a cigarette because of the risk of fire.

The traffic need to be slowed right down and be aware of the hazard in good time.

Using cold water will help cool down the burning tissue, reduce the swelling, help stop further damage and minimise the shock.

Talk to the casualty and keep them calm if you attempt to move them it may cause more injuries to them. Make sure they are warm if necessary.

The traffic need to be slowed right down and be aware of the hazard in good time. Use your hazard warning lights or warning signal. Do not move them at all, make the area safe.

Moving them could cause further injury. It is important that you only do so if there is further danger to the casualty.

You must report an accident within 24 hours if you do not give your name and address at the time of the accident.
If someone is injured you must provide your insurance details within 7 days ( 5 days in Northern Ireland).

Do not move the casualty who is in the vehicles unless there is further danger to them.

You must remove any sunglasses before entering a tunnel as they could restrict your sight.

Before entering a tunnel you should always switch on you dipped lights this will allow better vision while travelling through. In tunnels this is usually a legal requirement.

If your vehicle catches fire whilst in a tunnel you should drive out of it. Only do this if you can do it safely without putting yourself or passengers in danger.

People who are in a hysterical state do things that you would not expect. Try to keep yourself and the casualty calm. Don’t allow them to put themselves in danger.

Try and avoid incidents at work, otherwise companies suffer substantial lengths or downtime as staff need time off to recover.

Never stop giving mouth to mouth unless the casualty can breathe without help.

A broken down vehicle is a tunnel can cause serious congestion and danger to other road users and drivers.

Check that there tongue has not fallen back and blocking there airway. Do this by gently tilting back there head. Check there airway and check there breathing.