# Civilian Fatalities Resulting From an Accidental Explosion: An Autopsy Report of Two Cases

## TL;DR

This case report examines two civilian deaths caused by an accidental bomb explosion in a vegetable market, highlighting the nature of blast injuries.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting real-world autopsy findings from accidental blast injuries in a civilian setting.

## Key findings

- The explosion caused visceral and extremity trauma in both victims.
- Blast injuries exert significant pressure on healthcare systems due to their complexity.
- Autopsy reports help understand the impact of accidental explosions on civilians.

## Abstract

A blast injury represents a complex category of physical trauma that results from either direct or indirect exposure to an explosive event, often culminating in untimely deaths and exerting pressure on healthcare systems. The range of blast injuries includes visceral, extremity, and ocular trauma, varying intensities of thermal injuries, as well as auditory dysfunctions induced by the blast. The present case report details two deaths that occurred due to an accidental bomb explosion in a vegetable market.