Newly released security footage captures the dramatic moment a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto General Hospital in Japan last month, shaking an operating room during an active abdominal surgery. Medical staff immediately shielded the patient with their bodies as equipment swayed violently. Despite the chaos, all four surgeries underway at the time were successfully completed. The hospital resumed normal outpatient services a week later after suspending operations following the quake.
Security camera footage released this week shows the harrowing moment a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Kumamoto General Hospital in Japan on July 28. The quake struck while four surgeries were in progress, including an abdominal operation captured on camera. Medical staff reacted instantly, with doctors shielding the patient on the operating table as surgical equipment swayed dangerously. A nurse can be seen opening a door to secure an evacuation route.
The hospital confirmed that all four operations were completed successfully despite the violent tremors. No injuries to patients or staff were reported during the incident.
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