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How do paramedics prepare for crashes?

Paramedics and other emergency services regularly undertake rigorous training exercises, simulating mass casualty incidents like train crashes. This preparation ensures they can respond effectively, triage patients, and coordinate with other agencies, allowing heroes like Dr Eli to focus on immediate aid before professional help arrives.

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