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That's why I like 999, despite the risk of it being entered accidentally (this isn't as common as Americans seem to imagine). Same goes for 112, which is just a
by toby- 7y ago
That's why I like 999, despite the risk of it being entered accidentally (this isn't as common as Americans seem to imagine). Same goes for 112, which is just as likely to be input by accident.
In placing an emergency call, sometimes milliseconds count.
- zepto 7y agoDo you have an example of milliseconds counting? I’m not doubting you - just can’t think of one and would like to know.
- DanBC 7y agoIn the UK, in 2008, there were several million silent 999 calls. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7748046.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7748046.stm It's harder now, because smart phones have made it harder, but it still happens.