What number should I call if my car is involved in an accident?
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If the accident is serious and there are injuries on either side, the first thing to do is to call the emergency number 120. If no one in the vehicle is injured but the vehicle damage is severe, you should call the traffic accident report number 122 to contact the traffic police. The procedure for handling a traffic accident is as follows: 1. Report acceptance: After receiving a report from the involved parties or others, the public security traffic management department will file a case according to its jurisdiction; 2. On-site handling: After accepting the case, the public security traffic management department will immediately dispatch personnel to the scene to rescue the injured and property, investigate the scene, and collect evidence; 3. Responsibility determination: Based on the facts of the traffic accident, the public security traffic management department will determine the responsibility of the parties involved in the accident according to the causal relationship between the traffic violations of the parties and the accident, as well as the extent of their involvement; 4. Ruling and punishment: The public security traffic management department shall impose penalties on the responsible party in accordance with relevant regulations, including warnings, fines, suspension or revocation of the driver's license, or detention; 5. Compensation mediation: For injuries, deaths, and economic losses caused by the traffic accident, the public security traffic management department will organize both parties for mediation based on relevant regulations and compensation standards, and determine the corresponding compensation proportion according to the division of responsibility. If both parties agree to the terms, the accident mediator will draft and issue a compensation mediation agreement.
When I first started driving, I had no idea what to do in case of an accident. Luckily, a friend taught me. After an accident occurs, first move the car to a safe place, turn on the hazard lights, and place a warning triangle to prevent rear-end collisions. Make sure no one is injured, then immediately call 122 to report the accident—they will send police to investigate the scene. If anyone is injured, call 120 for an ambulance. Don’t forget to contact your insurance company afterward to provide accident details and file a claim. Throughout the process, stay calm and collect evidence like photos and location records. Handling these steps promptly can prevent further trouble. With practice, new drivers will get the hang of it.
