The Tragic Story of the Malpasset Dam Disaster

Emergency Aid Rushes to Fréjus

In the wake of the tragedy, the French authorities and emergency workers had to respond and react as quickly as possible.

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French soldiers rushed to the scene, with US Navy members in the area also heading over to help out. Even simple construction workers volunteered to lend their aid however they could. Helicopters, boats, trucks, and all kinds of additional rescue vehicles and equipment were sent to the scene of the tragedy to save and help as many people as possible. Doctors and other medical workers also had to work round the clock to treat the wounded. They also put out requests for blood donors.

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