Ringway attend major emergency service training exercise

Ringway had been invited by organiser Curtis Howells-Davies from Haslemere Fire Station because of our experience of traffic management and road maintenance. The scenario reflected what could happen if a car crashed into road works, colliding with workmen, works vehicles and other vehicles swerving to avoid the incident causing further collisions.

The reconstruction involved two lorries, eight cars, a minibus, one digger and approximately thirty casualties. Around 150 people in total from different agencies worked together to demonstrate the correct command and control of a large road traffic collision. This multi-agency approach helps develop their understanding and ability to deal with an emergency situation.

Ringway traffic management divisional manager said: “This was a great opportunity to contribute our expertise of traffic management in this training exercise. The health and safety of our operatives and the Public is extremely important to Ringway.”

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For further information please contact Sharon McIntyre, Communications Officer at Ringway on 07801 660316 or e-mail Sharon.mcintyre@ringway.co.uk

Notes to Editor
Agencies involved: Surrey Fire & Rescue Service, Surrey Police, Surrey Air Ambulance and medics, Life-Care Medic, Cas-Sim, Surrey Army Cadets, the Highways Agency and McAllister Recovery.

Every year, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service attend over 1,200 road traffic collisions.