At least 17 injured after bus, minibus crash on Ayalon Highway
Tel Aviv District traffic police are responding to the incident, while traffic accident investigators are on their way to the scene.
Seventeen individuals sustained injuries when a bus and minibus collided on the southbound Ayalon Highway near the Halakha Interchange on Sunday morning, according to the Israel Police. Emergency responders evacuated the wounded for medical attention. The incident is currently under investigation by Tel Aviv District traffic police, and traffic accident investigators are en route to the scene.
Medical personnel, including MDA paramedics and technicians, reported that the minibus driver was trapped, unconscious, and sustaining head and limb injuries. He received immediate medical care, including medication and bleeding control. A 17-year-old female passenger sustained moderate injuries to her limbs, while the other passengers experienced minor injuries.
All those at the scene were treated by medical responders, with some being transported to Wolfson, Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, and Ichilov hospitals.
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