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If there are no serious injuries move the vehicle out of travel lanes.The idea is to prevent secondary accidents and pileups that can easily occur when pavement is slick and drivers are going too fast for conditions.
About 20 percent of all crashes occur after an initial crash, and secondary crashes are often serious.
“Clearing the road following a minor crash and giving emergency responders plenty of room significantly reduces the chance that another collision will occur,” according to the Transportation Department.
“By minimizing exposure to passing traffic, it’s also a safety measure for victims or witnesses.Full article; www.spokesman.com
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