Berlin Nurse on Clan Violence: 'Glad When Injured Die on Scene'
Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A nurse described the dangerous situation at Berlin emergency rooms dealing with patients from powerful criminal clans.
- The nurse expressed relief when severely injured patients die immediately, avoiding further complications.
- The article touches on broader societal issues, including gang violence and perceived societal divisions.
Nurses in certain Berlin emergency rooms face a unique and perilous challenge: treating patients from powerful, warring criminal clans. One nurse described the grim reality, expressing a sentiment that might seem shocking to outsiders: relief when a severely injured patient dies on the spot.
"We are glad every time the injured person dies at the scene and not with us," the nurse stated, highlighting the extreme stress and danger involved. This sentiment stems from the complex and often violent circumstances surrounding these patients' injuries, which can lead to further complications and risks for medical staff.
The article alludes to a broader context of escalating gang violence in Berlin, where powerful clans reportedly vie for control. It also references other international and domestic issues, including a past incident involving a clan member who allegedly killed six people, and a commentary on perceived societal divisions and political tensions.
We are glad every time the injured person dies at the scene and not with us
Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.