Police teach students 'life-saving' crash lesson

Students between the ages of 17 and 18 took part in the session

Demonstrations of the life-saving processes that take place at the scene of a crash have been offered to students.

Devon and Cornwall Police said pupils in Liskeard learnt about what would happen if they were involved in a crash, and how emergency services would help them.

The force said it teamed up with the fire service and tri-service officers to run the session to over 35 students, aged 17 and 18, at Liskeard Community Fire Station.

PCSO Bex Steed, who organised the event, said: "Quite a few young people within this age range are either learning to drive or are newly qualified. It's so important for us to reach out whilst they're still in the early stages of driving."

She added: "Our aim is to encourage them to make safe decisions now and in the future, whilst highlighting the consequences of dangerous choices.

"Driving can bring an amazing sense of independence. We just want to make sure that young people enjoy this new chapter of their lives safely to protect themselves and those around them."

Students watched as doors were removed from a vehicle and learnt how officers would get people out safely.

The force said it it highlighted the fatal five to the students - the five most common causes for collisions.

Students also learnt the basics about first aid, specifically around the importance of CPR and how to do it.

Further sessions are planned for later in the year.

What are the fatal five?

• Excess and inappropriate speed

• Not wearing a seatbelt

• Driving while using a mobile phone

• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

• Not being medically fit and healthy to drive