Worker Suffers Severe Burns After Gas Pipe Rupture in Givat Ze'ev

A 78-year-old man sustained serious burns in a gas explosion during repair work in Givat Ze'ev, a town near Jerusalem. The incident occurred on Maccabim Street when workers accidentally ruptured a gas pipe in the yard of a building. The escaping gas ignited, causing the burns.

Emergency medical services from Ihud Hatzala responded to the scene and provided initial treatment. The injured worker was then transported to a hospital suffering from burns and respiratory issues. His condition was described as moderate upon arrival at the medical facility.