Mass Casualty Incidents
As the military saying goes, “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” This phrase can be applied to preparing for mass casualty incidents. Check this page for articles and resources on ensuring you and your department are ready for the unexpected, as well as the latest updates on major incidents in the United States and across the world.
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Driver suspected of losing control on curvy road and bus fell 1,300 feet down mountain
Bus swerved across both lanes of the highway before overturning; driver might have had a stroke or heart attack
The whale breached and hit the side of the boat; the collision threw a woman into the water and she died of her injuries
7 Marines, 4 soldiers believed to be killed in an Army helicopter crash during a night-time training mission
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All 4 children in cardiac arrest when firefighters arrived; Relative reports kids had been ‘sick for days’
At least 30 people injured in collision that derailed three of the train’s passenger cars
Dozens more injured by electrical wire that was moved by a pole so float could pass underneath the wire which then fell
7 people in serious condition; thick fog and icy roads at time of pileup
2 crashes during a mix of rain and snow involved tractor-trailers, cars and a fully loaded bus
L.A. sheriff’s department releases graphic and violent video to prepare the public to survive an active-shooter incident
The CO leak in a Wis. movie theater caused one woman to have a seizure and another to collapse
Although 15 people were rescued there are still 24 missing passengers; pilot called mayday shortly after takeoff
Collision was so powerful the electrified third rail came up and pierced the train; 10 people are seriously injured
At least 12 others injured after SUV stopped on tracks and was trapped by gates
2006 active shooter incident “ended almost as soon as it began” and reminder active shooter could happen anywhere
The Greek jet lost power and crashed into 5 parked planes at military base; 20 injured were participating in NATO training
The bag is designed to be used by a non-medical person during an incident where EMS can’t immediately access the injured due to scene safety restrictions
3 critically injured treated by paramedics; ‘lone wolf’ attacker shot by police as he ran from bus
Intersection collision sends multiple people to hospital, at least 1 critical
Fire officials notified transit authorities of the radio problems four days before the incident that left one dead and 80 injured
1 passenger in critical condition; others being treated for smoke inhalation and many left train own before emergency responders arrived
Chain reaction crashes send 23 to area hospitals and ignites semi carrying fireworks
Ambulance crews responded to freeway crash after semi collision with charter bus
Both victims died after leaving their vehicles; 1 was struck and other died of internal injuries
Masked gunmen with automatic weapons stormed offices of a satirical newspaper before escaping
Ambulances transport 10 children with non-life threatening injuries to hospitals
The school bus failed to yield to an oncoming train; at least 10 injured
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