Emergencies Questions

What are the emergency numbers in the UK?

The equivalent UK emergency number of 911 is 999 . The European standard of 112 will also work. Make sure you know and can relate your location. You'll be asked if you require police, fire brigade or ambulance, but you can also request the coastguard. This call is free and can also be made via mobile phone. In some areas a Pegasus system with PIN code, for those with disabilities which make it difficult to talk to emergency services on the phone. This is in use in Nottinghamshire , Lincolnshire...

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