CLEAN : AFP photojournalist recalls when

The transcript recounts a personal experience during the fall of Saddam's statue in Baghdad. It describes the chaos and looting in the city, followed by a sudden explosion at the Palestine Hotel. The narrator details the immediate confusion, attempts to provide first aid, and the discovery that an American tank had fired at the hotel, causing casualties among journalists.

What was the initial reaction of the speaker when they heard the boom blast?

Describe the scene the speaker witnessed after stepping out of their room.

What did the speaker remember about first aid during the crisis?

What happened when the elevator stopped at the 14th floor?

What was discovered later about the cause of the incident in the hotel?