MSF: person injured falling between decks

The injured person fell approximately 2m from A-deck to the port chain chute on the main deck. The injured person was conscious but disoriented and had a small cut to the head. First aid was given and the person was transferred to hospital. The injured person suffered one broken vertebrae, several broken ribs, a fractured wrist, a cut to the back of the head and internal bruising to the kidneys.

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