Emergency number 112

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Call 112 for urgent assistance in life-threatening situations or if you witness a crime. For example, to report a road accident, a fire or an intruder. In such situations, every second counts.

You can call this toll-free emergency number in all EU member states. The operator who answers will immediately alert the appropriate emergency service: the fire brigade, the police or the ambulance service.

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