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19 September 2006 A lesson on car crime
Youngsters at a school in Sheffield are to be taught a lesson with a difference when the emergency services stage a car crash for them.
The idea is to teach the children what can happen when cars are stolen and driven recklessly, reports website Sheffield Today.
Pupils will see for themselves what happens at the scene of an accident, including the work of police, ambulance and fire crews.
They will witness casualties being cut from the wreckage and given first aid as the emergency crews create a realistic accident scene.
It is hoped that the children will see just how serious car accidents are and as a result will be put off from stealing cars or going for joyrides in the future.
The consequences of stealing a vehicle are vast, ranging from death or serious injury to a criminal conviction which can affect car insurance premiums in later life.
"We want to ensure that young people understand the far-reaching consequences of stealing cars," said superintendent Mick Webster of South Yorkshire Police.
"We hope this will be an interesting and informative day for all those attending and that valuable lessons will be learned."
Also attending the day will be a former car thief and a woman whose son was killed by someone driving a stolen car.
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The idea is to teach the children what can happen when cars are stolen and driven recklessly, reports website Sheffield Today.
Pupils will see for themselves what happens at the scene of an accident, including the work of police, ambulance and fire crews.
They will witness casualties being cut from the wreckage and given first aid as the emergency crews create a realistic accident scene.
It is hoped that the children will see just how serious car accidents are and as a result will be put off from stealing cars or going for joyrides in the future.
The consequences of stealing a vehicle are vast, ranging from death or serious injury to a criminal conviction which can affect car insurance premiums in later life.
"We want to ensure that young people understand the far-reaching consequences of stealing cars," said superintendent Mick Webster of South Yorkshire Police.
"We hope this will be an interesting and informative day for all those attending and that valuable lessons will be learned."
Also attending the day will be a former car thief and a woman whose son was killed by someone driving a stolen car.
© Adfero Ltd
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