More than a hundred injured, too few blood bags and non-working phones. Fortunately, this time it is a drill.

A large-scale exercise simulating a disaster took place in the Netherlands, testing the readiness of the Calamiteitenhospitaal. Participants included military personnel, emergency services, and volunteers. The scenario involved a bus accident with numerous casualties, requiring rapid medical response and coordination among various agencies. Despite the chaos, the exercise aimed to assess the resilience of the healthcare system and improve emergency preparedness. Challenges included managing a high volume of injured individuals and ensuring adequate resources, such as blood supplies and functional communication systems. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration in crisis situations.