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What to do in a helicopter crash rescue?

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<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TNQOrhQe1HA?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>MANILA - In a helicopter crash, minutes may make the difference between life and death.</p><p>Speaking in the aftermath of a helicopter crash involving top police officials in San Pedro City, Laguna, a rescue and survival expert gave a rundown on what first responders should do in similar incidents.</p><p>First, passengers should be rapidly extracted inside a downed helicopter because of the risk of explosion due to fuel leak, said Dr. Ted Esguerra of the International Disaster Response Network.</p><p>Rescuers should enter the cockpit at 12 o&#x27;clock as reference point. If the passengers are unconscious, their straps could be cut if they can&#x27;t be detached, he added.</p><p>In removing the passengers, the head and neck of each passenger should be supported, Esguerra added.</p><p>&quot;Ang hawak mo nasa kili-kili. Para &#x27;yong ulo t&#x27;saka leeg, medyo makokontrol mo kung the patient is unconscious,&quot; he said.</p><p>(You grab by the armpits, so the head and neck you can control, especially if the patient is unconscious.)</p><p>The victims should then be transported immediately to the nearest hospital.</p><p>Rapid extraction should also be implemented because inhaling toxic fumes from the crash is dangerous, Esguerra said.</p><p>Among things to consider in a rescue include the height from which the helicopter crashed, the type of aircraft, and the number of passengers on board, among others.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/05/20/pnp-chief-gamboa-3-generals-figure-in-chopper-crash-brought-to-hospital">PNP Chief Gamboa survives chopper crash; 2 generals &#x27;critical&#x27;</a></li></ul><p>On Thursday morning, a helicopter carrying Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Archie Gamboa and 7 others crashed in San Pedro, Laguna.</p><p>The aircraft was on its way to Camp Vicente Lim in neighboring Calamba town when it snagged a power line shortly after takeoff.</p><p>Those on board survived but two are critical.</p><div> </div>

<p>A rescue and survival expert said Thursday that passengers should be rapidly extracted inside a downed helicopter at risk of exploding due to fuel leak.</p>

A rescue and survival expert said Thursday that passengers should be rapidly extracted inside a downed helicopter at risk of exploding due to fuel leak.