New campaign highlights drivers’ shocking ignorance about what to do when emergency services approach


A series of new videos has been released aimed at helping drivers understand what to do when they see an police vehicle, ambulance or fire engine
Firefighters struck by trailer on highway

Video: Firefighters struck by trailer on highway


Two firefighters responding to a roadside accident were struck by an out-of-control trailer — and, amazingly, have lived to tell the tale,
Audi R8 split in half in crash on Stelvio Pass

Audi R8 split in half in car crash


An Audi R8 has crashed on a slippery road in Italy, with the force of the smash strong enough to tear the supercar in two.

Video: fireman's near miss with child on bike


A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue commander has implored cyclists to take care on the road, after avoiding a crash with a child cyclist.

Stolen fire engine chased for 100 miles


Cross-county police officers in California recently arrested two thieves who stole an unusual vehicle: an on-duty fire engine.
Driving advice dealing with an emergency vehicle and avoiding penalty fines

What to do if an emergency vehicle needs to pass


What driver doesn’t want to do their bit and allow an emergency services vehicle to pass? Most will go out of their way to help speed the journey
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Vauxhall Zafira fire fears: DVSA safety body says investigation...


It is every driver’s worst fear: a faint whiff of smoke enters the cabin of the car, and within a matter of seconds, there’s a fire raging away...