I need to call 112.
'112' = uno-uno-due. Speak each digit clearly and separately.
Say this when there is an emergency requiring police, ambulance, or fire brigade. 112 is Italy's unified emergency number, equivalent to 999 (UK) or 911 (US).
112 is Italy's European emergency number. Specific Italian numbers: 113 (Police — 'Polizia di Stato'), 115 (Fire — 'Vigili del Fuoco'), 118 (Ambulance — 'Ambulanza'). 112 connects to the Carabinieri and can redirect to any service. All numbers are free and work even without a SIM card.
Chiami un'ambulanza!
Call an ambulance!
Direct emergency instruction.
C'è stato un incidente.
There's been an accident.
What to say when calling.
Dove si trova lei adesso?
Where are you now?
What the operator will ask.
Italy's 112 emergency service has been available in Italian and multiple other languages since 2015. The NUE 112 (Numero Unico di Emergenza) was fully adopted nationally by 2017. In Italian cities, Carabinieri (military police) are often first responders — calling 112 is always the safest choice as they coordinate with all other emergency services.