Elderly Man Dies, Young Man Injured in Light Aircraft Crash Near Kafr Qara
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
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- Light aircraft crash near Kafr Qara kills elderly man, injures young man.
- The aircraft was on a training flight with an instructor and trainee aboard.
- Firefighters contained a blaze that spread from the crash site.
- Route 65 was closed and traffic diverted following the incident.
An elderly man in his 70s died and a 33-year-old man sustained moderate injuries when a light aircraft crashed near Kafr Qara on Friday morning. The Magen David Adom (MDA) reported the fatality and injuries, stating the injured man was transported to Rambam Hospital in Haifa for treatment.
According to the Fire and Rescue Services, the plane crashed in an open area and subsequently caught fire. The aircraft was reportedly on a training flight, with the two individuals on board identified as an instructor and a trainee. Firefighters managed to control the blaze, which had spread towards homes in the town, preventing further danger to residents.
The police confirmed they were responding to the incident on Route 65 near Kafr Qara, with officers from the 'Iron' station working alongside emergency and rescue teams. Route 65 was closed to traffic in the area, and police were directing vehicles to alternative routes, urging drivers to avoid the vicinity and follow instructions.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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