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Which injury is a serious injury under the Regulations?

  1. A fracture of the thigh bone
  2. A simple fracture of the nose
  3. A simple fracture of a finger
  4. A simple fracture of a toe
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Correct answer: A fracture of the thigh bone

A fracture of any bone is serious, except simple fractures of fingers, toes or the nose.

Source: Transportation Safety Board Regulations (SOR/2014-37), Section 1 Interpretation — serious injury

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026