Tunnels

If you break down or are involved in a road traffic incident in a tunnel

• switch on your hazard warning lights
• switch off the engine
• leave your vehicle
• give first aid to any injured people, if you’re able
• call for help from an emergency point.

If your vehicle is on fire and you can drive it out of the tunnel, do so. If not

• pull over to the side and switch off the engine
• leave the vehicle immediately
• put out the fire using the vehicle’s extinguisher or the one available in the tunnel
• move without delay to an emergency exit if you can’t put out the fire
• call for help from the nearest emergency point.

If the vehicle in front is on fire, switch on your hazard warning lights, then follow the above procedure, giving first aid to the injured if possible.

Some tunnels have signs with specific advice about what to do if you break down or are involved in an incident inside them. Make sure you follow these instructions and inform the tunnel controller of your location as soon as you can.