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Hospital chief: 'More bodies than patients' after tsunami

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A hospital chief described the scene after a tsunami as having 'more bodies than patients,' indicating a severe death toll.
  • Thousands remain missing four days after the disaster, with rescue operations hampered by the inaccessibility of affected areas.
  • The Swedish Red Cross highlights the extreme difficulties faced by rescue teams in reaching remote locations.

The aftermath of a devastating tsunami has left a hospital chief to describe the grim reality as 'more bodies than patients.' This stark statement underscores the catastrophic scale of the disaster, which is being called the worst in over a decade.

Four days after the waves struck, the grim task of recovery continues with thousands still unaccounted for. Rescue efforts are described as highly complicated, facing immense challenges in reaching those affected. Anders Pedersen from the Swedish Red Cross noted the extreme difficulty, stating, 'These are extremely inaccessible areas.'

More bodies than patients

— Hospital chiefDescribing the scene in the immediate aftermath of the tsunami.

The scale of the tragedy and the ongoing search for survivors highlight the immense logistical and humanitarian challenges ahead. The focus remains on reaching remote and difficult-to-access locations to provide aid and account for the missing.

These are extremely inaccessible areas

— Anders PedersenFrom the Swedish Red Cross, explaining the difficulties faced by rescue teams.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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