Bus driver killed in collision with tractor, over 20 passengers wounded, medics say
Wounded from crash on southern highway include a 61-year-old woman in serious condition; rescue service says bus was transporting group of girls to a field trip
A tragic accident occurred on Friday morning near Netivot, as a bus collided with a tractor on Route 25 near Beit HaGadi Junction. The bus, carrying a group of girls on their way to a trip, was involved in a severe collision. Tragically, the bus driver lost his life in the incident.
Rescuers worked diligently to evacuate 23 people with minor injuries to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba and eight to Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon. Two others were rescued from the bus and listed in moderate condition. The tractor driver sustained only minor injuries. United Hatzalah provided initial medical treatment to the injured, including several children with varying degrees of severity.
The incident was reported to the Magen David Adom's emergency call center at 8:02 a.m. Emergency responders from the Southern District arrived at the scene, working in coordination with police and firefighters from Netivot station to extract those trapped inside the bus. The road was subsequently closed to westbound traffic, and police accident investigators initiated an inquiry into the crash.
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