What should you do, if you notice that an unconscious victim of a road accident is not breathing?

Explanation

Correct answer: Remove the injured from the crashed vehicle and commence resuscitation.

The absence of breathing in an unconscious casualty indicates sudden cardiac arrest, which is a life-threatening condition. To perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation effectively, the casualty must be lying on a firm, flat surface. For this reason, removing the casualty from the vehicle is a priority in this situation, as it enables life-saving actions to be taken.

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