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Council Directive 94/56/EC of 21 November 1994 establishing the fundamental principles governing the investigation of civil aviation accidents and incidents · European Union

‘serious injury’ mens an injury which is sustained by a person in an accident and which: requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within seven days from the date the injury was received; or results in a fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes, or nose); or involves lacerations which cause severe haemorrhage, nerve, muscle or tendon damage; or involves injury to any internal organ; or involves second or third degree burns, or any burns affecting more than 5% of the body surface; or involves verified exposure to infectious substances or harmful radiation;

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