Nottingham’s Old Market Square Shut for Jaw-Dropping Emergency Crash Demo
Emergency Crews Show Life-Saving Skills Live
On Easter Saturday afternoon, Old Market Square in Nottingham was sealed off for a high-impact demonstration by emergency services. Teams shredded a wrecked car to rescue a ‘casualty,’ showing the brute reality of crash rescues.
Police and Paramedics Team Up to Warn on Drink and Drug Driving
Nottinghamshire Police led the event as part of their Deadly Mix campaign. The campaign aims to cut drink and drug-related crashes after data revealed 263 injuries or deaths on Nottinghamshire roads between 2018 and 2020 due to impaired driving.
A police spokesperson said: “Dealing with fires is just one part of our role. We also attend road traffic collisions, sadly sometimes caused by drink or drug driving. Thank you to everyone who came along to see how we deal with cutting someone out of a car and to learn about the dangers of driving whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
Paramedic CPR Demo Drives Home the Message
Dom Judge, Community First Responder Training officer from East Midlands Ambulance Service, performed live CPR on the ‘casualty,’ underlining the importance of quick medical action.
He explained, “If someone suffers cardiac arrest, their survival chances jump if CPR starts immediately. Using a defibrillator ASAP gives the best shot at life. We actively encourage the placement of Public Access Defibrillators in communities and businesses. Easy access combined with people ready to act saves lives.”
Campaign Hits Pubs, Buses and Streets
As part of the Deadly Mix campaign, more than 2,000 posters and 5,000 beermats warning against drink-driving were handed out across Nottinghamshire pubs. The message also splashed across the backs of Nottingham City Transport buses, aiming to stop deadly driving before it starts.
Emergency teams also engaged with the public at an event in Trinity Square, driving home the severe risks of driving under the influence. The stark demo and outreach efforts hope to slash the region’s drink and drug-driving toll.
