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Emergency in United Kingdom. I need [police/fire/ambulance]. My location is [address / nearest landmark / floor / unit]. People injured: [number]. Immediate danger: [fire / violence / collision / chemical]. My callback number is [phone number].
Status: Operator Reviewed. Primary baseline script.
What to say first
- State your exact location first.
- Say what happened and how many are injured.
- Do not hang up until told to do so.
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Source Wikipedia contributors
Snapshot date 2026-07-03
Verification status Source snapshot only; not independently verified.
Emergency numbers can change. If possible, confirm with local authorities, signs, carriers, or people nearby.
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- Emergency law and response procedures vary by jurisdiction. Follow local authority instructions.
- This guide supports communication only and does not replace professional medical or legal advice.
- For life-threatening events, call now and follow dispatcher instructions first.
Notes
Non-emergency police – 101; Power outages – 105; Non-emergency health issues – 111; COVID-19 testing helpline – 119; gas leaks – 0800 111 999. SMS messages can be sent to 999 after registration by sending a text message with the word 'Register' to 999. 911 redirects to 999 on mobile phones/public phonebooths and on telephones used in USAFE bases.
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Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Snapshot date:
2026-07-03. Emergency numbers can change.