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What should drivers do if a dangerous-goods lorry is involved in a crash in Northern Ireland?

Keep well away, switch off nearby engines if safe and call emergency services.

Highway Code rule 285 warns against attempting an untrained rescue near hazardous loads. Dangerous-goods vehicles may carry orange plates or hazard labels; report these to the emergency operator from a safe location. Avoid smoking or using a phone close to a flammable load.

Source / reference: nidirect — Breakdowns and incidents (274–287) · checked 6 November 2026

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