We can all think of movies with scenes of car accidents on fire. Evil, or even the good guys are forced to leave the road and their car caught fire immediately and dramatically. Car accidents can burn too much tension, but in real life, they are relatively rare.
Indeed, more than 35,000 fatal car accidents in 2005. Only about 550 deaths involved due to fire damage of all accidents and fatalities, about 3300 people received non-fatal burn injuries.
In fact, the greatest risk to people trapped in a car after an accident does not fire, it's like to be injured while being moved by well-meaning good Samaritans who are afraid that the car will take fire.
Of course, if you were to take place in a car crash fire, it is important to save as many people as possible to the vehicle. But if the car is not really into the flames, it is best to wait until professional help arrives before trying to move someone. You may inadvertently aggravate a back injury or neck, which could lead to paralysis. Paramedics have special collars and back panels, they use to protect the neck and spine and other injuries.
Instead of trying to pull accident victims from the car, the best thing to talk in a calm and soothing voice and encourage them to keep as calm as possible until help arrives . Rest assured that most cars do not burn, after an accident and need to be secure in their vehicle.
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