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Moray crash course held to cut road deaths

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Moray firefighters staged a demonstration of the lifesaving skills they put into practice at the scene of serious road crashes in an attempt to reduce the number of deaths and injuries.

Local business leaders attended an intensive Crash Live course, and watched as crew members at Elgin station reenacted the aftermath of an accident.

Crews used a battery-powered saw to cut the roof from a car, and showed how they implement inflatable air bags to raise stricken vehicles so that individuals trapped underneath them can be rescued.

Representatives from several Moray firms also heard talks on how employees can stay safe on the roads and what to do in the event of an accident.

Elgin fire station’s watch manager David Farquharson said: “The demonstration went very well, and while we often focus events like these on members of the public this one was for employers.

“Those who attended can now pass on the lessons from the Crash Live event to their staff who commute to work.

“In the unfortunate event of an accident, these employees should know what to do.

“We wanted to highlight the consequences of road traffic collisions and how they affect families as well as the businesses that employ them.”

Full-time and retained members of the local Scottish Fire and Rescue Service staged the event.

Police officers also took employers through the investigation process that follows a crash, while Moray Council’s road safety education officer gave advice on how best to avoid a collision.