Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Garbage Truck in Southern Israel
An 90-year-old woman, Zosana Viznberg, was killed in the kibbutz of Beerotayim in the Negev region on Thursday morning after being struck by a garbage truck. Emergency medical services pronounced her dead at the scene. MDA paramedic Einav Yeshayahu described the scene as "difficult," stating the victim was found on the road, unconscious, without a pulse or breathing, with severe injuries.
The regional council of Sha'ar HaNegev confirmed the incident involved a municipal waste disposal truck. Initial reports suggest the truck belongs to a contracting company providing services to the council, and the circumstances are under investigation by police. Police and traffic accident investigators are at the scene, working to manage traffic and determine the cause of the accident.
The regional council expressed condolences to the family and the Beerotayim community, stating that social services and the community emergency response team are providing support. The council pledged to assist the family and community as needed during this "difficult and painful morning."
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