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The incidence of MCIs was 1.8\/100,000 inhabitants\u2003year<jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup>. Traffic accidents were the most common cause followed by residential fires, intoxications and stabbings or shootings. Early MCI alarm by the dispatching centre was performed in 18 MCIs. Deviations from standard emergency medical care occurred in 12% of patients. Lack of immobilization of the neck or back in trauma patients and lack of administration of 100% oxygen in suspected carbon monoxide intoxication were the most common deviations. Deviations were related to the lack of presence of on\u2010scene medical command (<jats:italic>P\u2003=\u2003<\/jats:italic>0.0013) and inadequate resources (<jats:italic>P\u2003=\u2003<\/jats:italic>0.0342). One hundred and ninety\u2010two patients were transported to emergency departments. Mortality during the prehospital phase was 4.9% (13\/263) and during the next 28\u2003days 2.3% (6\/263). Adequate resources for safe and effective management of a MCI were related to an early MCI alarm by the dispatching centre (<jats:italic>P\u2003=\u2003<\/jats:italic>0,022) and to the presence of on\u2010scene medical command (<jats:italic>P\u2003&lt;\u2003<\/jats:italic>0,001).<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions:\u2002<\/jats:bold> Traffic accidents, residential fires and intoxications were the leading causes for MCIs. Emergency medical service could respond to most MCIs efficiently and safely. Majority of deviations from standard medical care seemed potentially preventable. Several areas for improvement were identified. 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