Are there some accidents that are so horrific that you don't know how to process it?

Are there some accidents that are so horrific that you don't know how to process it?
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Probably not classified as an accident per se, but the first time a saw a guy blown into little pieces of himself, I was pretty overwhelmed by lots of thoughts, including being grossed out, sympathic fear, and anatomic curiosity. Eventually, though, you can’t deny that we are all critters and we are all mortal, and every minute counts. Doesn’t make it less unpleasant, but it puts things in perspective.
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