This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
All of the following can cause traumatic Asphyxia, except ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Railway Accident, B. Road Traffic Accident, C. Accidental strangulation, D. Stampede in crowd
C: Accidental strangulation
Answer: C: Accidental strangulation 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Accidental strangulation Traumatic asphyxia : It is a form of asphyxia which is caused from respiratory arrest due to mechanical fixation of chest resulting from blunt trauma to chest or external pressure on the chest, abdomen or back which prevents normal respiratory movements of the chest wall. It may be due to :? a) Stampede in crowd (riot crus or human pile death). b) Crush by heavy object e.g. (i) road traffic accident, (ii) railway accident, (iii) oveurn of tractor in farm and (iv) fall of eah, stone etc. in mine or in a building collapse