A horrific or pitiable scene; the dreadful state left after accidents, disasters, or war.
事故現場の惨状を目の当たりにして言葉を失った。
I was left speechless at the horrific scene at the accident site.
戦争の後に残された街の惨状は忘れられない。
The devastated state of the town left after the war is unforgettable.