When the pressure wave from the blast enters the body, the sheer force will cause snapping of bones. The winds that follow the pressure wave will rip the flesh and muscle resulting in limbs being torn from the body. Displacement Injuries Injuries such as broken bones, head injuries and severe bruising will result from the sheer force of the blast, which will throw the body in the air. These injuries will be extensive and often fatal. If the casualty is in a building, furniture and other objects will be thrown against them.
Building collapse is likely, crushing and engulfing the victim.
They will penetrate the skin causing injuries ranging from superficial secondary fragmentation injuries to serious damage resulting in amputation or blindness. Survival will depend on the extent of the injury, the onset of shock, the actions of the victim, arrival of emergency services and the evacuation process.