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Saturday, September 06, 2008, 07:00
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service mocked up a huge car park to look like a three -lane motorway for the fake accident, which involved a car transporter, six cars and four motorbikes.
Five fire crews took part in the exercise, where firefighters fought to free a number of 'casualties' using all the skills they would in a real-life situation.
Cars were cut apart, the transporter lifted with special equipment to free a dummy of a biker stuck underneath and basic first aid was administered to volunteers.
Martin Peers, station manager at Scunthorpe Fire Station, said the staged smash helped firefighters perform better at real collisions.
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Well done Tony Blair! You knew just when to resign as Prime Minister, leaving Gordon Brown in the mess you created. However, Brown is not without criticism.The next election I will vote for the Monster Raving Loony Party.
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