Posted on 03/15/21
United Hatzalah volunteers responded to an emergency involving a minibus that fell off of Highway 87 near Gesher Arik with 18 people inside.
The passengers, all in their 20s, as well as the driver, are all accounted for and are being transported to the hospital.
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United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Alber Anconina who was one of the first responders at the scene said:
"When I arrived at the scene a number of the passengers were trapped inside the bus. Firefighters and rescue workers extricated them from the bus after which I together with other first responders who arrived after me, treated them at the scene for their injuries. Two of the passengers are in serious condition, and another is in moderate condition. The rest of the passengers were lightly injured and all 18 people were taken to the hospital for further care. A number of the passengers were transported by Marizian private ambulance company.