A 50-car pileup occurs on a major freeway in California's Central Valley as a result of heavy fog. There are major injuries, and victims are expected to be transported to local emergency departments. Which type of disaster is this classified as?

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A mass casualty event is a natural or manmade event generating large numbers of patients requiring medical care and that overwhelms a health care facility and prevents it from delivering medical services that are consistent with accepted standards (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [AHRQ], 2012).

A 50-Car Pileup Occurs on a Major Freeway in California's