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You're at the scene of an incident. What does it mean if there's a plain orange rectangle displayed on one of the vehicles?

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Vehicles that carry dangerous goods have badges displayed on the side and rear. The badges are orange and show the type of material that's being carried. Make a note of this and report it to the emergency services when you contact them.

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