Casualty

Gaza War Casualty Numbers Under Scrutiny: Data Challenges Highlighted in Latest Conflict

Gaza City, Gaza Strip – The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict that ignited on October 7 has sparked intense controversy over the reported number of casualties in Gaza. The Hamas-controlled health ministry claims the death toll has surpassed 30,000, without distinguishing between civilians and combatants. Past instances of violence in the Gaza Strip have seen reported death figures from Gazan authorities aligning closely with estimates from the UN or Israeli Defense Forces, although disputes have arisen regarding …

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Ohio “Mass Casualty Event in Ohio: Tornadoes Cause Multiple Deaths and Widespread Devastation”

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A series of violent storms and possible tornadoes caused multiple deaths in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana on Thursday night. The first tornado warnings were issued in Ohio around 8:30 p.m., with unconfirmed tornadoes and strong winds wreaking havoc throughout the region. Logan County in Ohio reported three confirmed deaths, prompting cleanup efforts to begin the following day. The Logan County Emergency Management Agency declared a “mass casualty event” as numerous trees were …

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Tragic Plane Crash in Canada Prompts Mass Casualty Protocol Preparation

FORT SMITH, CANADA – Officials are in the process of implementing a mass casualty protocol in response to a devastating plane crash near Fort Smith, Alberta, Canada. The chief coroner of the Northwest Territories, Garth Eggenberger, has confirmed that there have been fatalities, but the exact number has not been released pending notification of the next of kin. Reports from local Canadian radio station CKLB Radio indicate that at least 10 people lost their lives …

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