You come across an accident involving a lorry carrying dangerous goods. What should you do?
- A)Go and help the driver straight away
- B)Keep away and call 112, giving the numbers on the orange panel
- C)Try to stop any leak
Show the correct answer
B) Keep away and call 112, giving the numbers on the orange panel
Keep well away, if possible with the wind behind you, and call 112 giving the numbers on the orange panel, which identify the substance and its hazard.
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