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2023-04-12  |  

In case of emergency, there are some nationwide emergency calls, which are all free of charge.

110 - Police call. In case of emergency, such as theft, robbery, fighting, etc., dial 110, describe clearly what happened, report the exact place of the incident, and ask the police for help.

119 - Fire Department call. In case of fire, dial 119 first to report the fire situation and location. You should not exaggerate or withhold the facts and details. Please ask the fire department for help.

Nuisance calls or those not requiring emergency assistance are prohibited, otherwise those who make the calls will bear legal liability.

120 - First-aid call. If someone is in an emergency and needs to be taken to the hospital, you can call 120. Clearly report the symptoms of the patient, and if you know what the patient is suffering from, you should also tell the hospital. The ambulance will come to help as soon as possible.

122 - Traffic police call. In case of a traffic accident, dial 122 to report the accident location, and the traffic police will soon come to the accident site for assistance.