Which of the following most accurately defines a multiple casualty incident?

A. Any incident that results in more than 10 critically injured patients
B. Any incident that results in enough patients to overwhelm immediately available resources
C. A major crash or traffic accident
D. A hazardous material incident or terrorist attack

Answer: B

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