If i knew i could have saved them but by doing nothing they died, then yes, I would feel responsible etc.
Fair enough, I may very well feel that way too.
But I was also talking about legal responsibility. What's worse? Neglect that killed 5 people, or a direct action which killed 1?
Personally, i wouldnt even think about legal responsibility, i think i would take the chance of any legel actions to save net of 4 people
i understand life would always be different after killing this one person but the fact you saved 5 would help you through