First aid in the case of a road accident
The basics of first aid should be known by everyone. The following pieces of advice will help you to provide help in the case of a road accident. Naturally, in order to perform these tasks you have to practice continuously, so you are advised to find a professional to guide your practice.
What should be done in the case of an accident?
Protect yourself. First observe the scene of the accident from a safe distance. In the case of fire pay attention to have the wind at your back. 
Secure the scene of the accident from oncoming traffic. Switch on your emergency blinker and place the emergency reflective triangle at a suitable distance.
Call help on the helpline (call the police: 112 or 107).
Prevent the risk of fire. Turn off the engines of the cars involved in the accident. Do not smoke and do not allow anyone to smoke.
Assess the seriousness of the injuries. In the case of unconsciousness check the breathing, conscience and pulse of the casualties. Stem the bleeding.  Stay calm. Do not move the casualties unless they are in danger, for example in the case of a fire. Do not move stuck casualties because you risk making their wounds more serious. Do not allow anyone suffering from shock to leave the scene.
Do not move the vehicles involved in the accident unless they put a danger the traffic. Protect yourself during the removal of the vehicles.
Safety in the scene of the accident
Fast action is essential, this way a mass accident can be prevented.
On a motorway
Warn the traffic of the danger ahead. Use bright light or switch on the emergency blinker of the vehicle and take care to ensure the good visibility of the scene of the accident. If the accident happened in the emergency lane, then place the emergency reflective triangle at least 150 m ahead of the scene of the accident.
Call the police (112 or 107) on the closest emergency phone. Depending on the accident, the police will send an emergency car or fire fighters to the scene as well.
On a two-lane road
Warn the traffic of the danger ahead, switch on the emergency blinker of the vehicles. If possible, place the emergency reflective triangle approximately 50 m ahead of the scene of the accident.
Call number 112 or 107. Inform them about the accident, state the number of casualties and whether there is a risk of fire or intoxication.
