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AMR has sent six ambulances. Three are on scene and three are still en route. Updated triage. We have that one critical that’s already been transported and six black. Update: Total of seven. Six black. One red that has been transported.

What does "red" mean in the context of a crime scene? Covered with blood? Face turned red? Something else?

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    I think some more context and text would be helpful, but I think the Triage answer is right. As a native speaker I wouldn't have thought about this- it's professional jargon, and should get some more context in the passage.
    – VWFeature
    Commented May 10, 2021 at 19:25
  • @VWFeature thanks I extended the quote.
    – Franck Dernoncourt
    Commented May 10, 2021 at 19:54

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Triage colours

The colour black is used to indicate dead, red for life threatening injuries

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    I should add that this would be pretty impenetrable for even an average English speaker - I thought it was card suits at first
    – flumperious
    Commented May 10, 2021 at 19:14
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    Note that 'black' doesn't necessarily mean 'dead now', but does mean 'beyond help'. Depending on just how overloaded a situation is those people may still receive something for pain but resources are still going to be concentrated on people that are actually capable of being saved.
    – SoronelHaetir
    Commented May 10, 2021 at 21:07
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    The 'Updated triage.' makes the context clear. Good call!
    – VWFeature
    Commented May 11, 2021 at 21:56

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