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European emergency number

Written on February 11, 2012 at 3:52 pm, by A to Z Guides


Most people do not know the number to call in the event of an emergency on holiday in Europe, a survey suggests.

The British Foreign Office poll of more than 2,000 people in the UK found that just 14% were aware the 112 number could reach the emergency services.

Some 12% thought it connected to directory enquiries, while others believed it was a brand of perfume, the number of a bus or type of jeans.

The Foreign Office’s Lynda St. Cooke said knowing the number could be vital.


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