The off-duty cop who was among the first on scene at a crash that killed five people -- including three kids -- has taken time off work to deal with the emotional impact of the tragedy.
The male officer, who isn't a traffic cop, came across the grisly scene last Friday night and rushed to provide aid before emergency personnel arrived, said traffic Staff Sgt. Brett Marklund.
"I know he's having a bit of trouble coping with the whole scene," said Marklund.
Traffic investigators have also been shaken by the disturbing scene and a Calgary police psychologist yesterday held a mandatory stress de-briefing with about 20 officers.
"A few of my traffic guys are struggling with the whole thing," said Marklund.
"As you can well imagine, having to cut the bodies out of a car and capturing it through photography and such, it takes a toll on them."
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