The ambulance crew assesses you and if your injuries are serious and if they think you need to be in a major trauma centre you will be taken by ambulance or helicopter to the major trauma centre, this may mean driving past another hospital. If, however, your life is in danger the ambulance will take you to the closest trauma unit where you will be treated and your condition will be stabilised before you are then transferred to the major trauma centre for specialist care. As soon as you are fit enough you will be moved from the major trauma centre to a hospital closer to your home.