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Emergency number in the United Kingdom
POLICE · FIRE · AMBULANCE
999
112 also works. 111 for urgent medical help that is not an emergency.
If you or someone else is in danger in the United Kingdom, call 999. Say where you are first, then what happened.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the emergency number in the United Kingdom?
999. 112 also works. 111 for urgent medical help that is not an emergency.
Does 112 work in the United Kingdom?
Many mobile networks connect 112 to local emergency services, but it is not guaranteed everywhere. Use 999 first.
What should I say when I call?
Say where you are first (address or landmarks), then what happened, how many people are hurt, and stay on the line until told to hang up.
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Other countries
Uganda: 999 · Ukraine: 112 · United Arab Emirates: 999 · United States: 911 · Uruguay: 911 · Venezuela: 911 · all countries
Numbers can change and may differ by region. Confirm locally when you arrive.