Teen Killed, 19 Injured in Northern Israel Explosion During School Trip
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A 15-year-old boy died and 19 students were injured, three critically, in an explosion during a school trip near Kibbutz Neot Mordechai in the Upper Galilee. The blast, believed to be from old ammunition, occurred Tuesday afternoon and prompted a large-scale emergency response, including multiple helicopters for evacuation. Investigations into the cause are underway, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has been briefed on the situation.
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- A 15-year-old boy was killed and 19 students were injured in an explosion during a school trip in the Upper Galilee.
- The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon near Kibbutz Neot Mordechai, with initial reports suggesting old ammunition caused the blast.
- Emergency services, including MDA and Air Force helicopters, responded to the mass casualty incident.
- Survivors described shock and chaos, with some students lacking mobile phones hindering communication.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu was briefed and emphasized swift medical evacuation for the wounded.
A 15-year-old boy was killed and 19 others were injured, three seriously, in a blast that occurred during a school trip in the Upper Galilee on Tuesday. The explosion took place in an open area near Kibbutz Neot Mordechai during an annual trip for middle and high school students. Initial assessments suggest the explosion was caused by old ammunition left in the open field. The circumstances of the incident are under criminal and security investigation by the military and police.
Tamir, a member of the emergency squad at Kibbutz Menara, described the scene as chaotic, with injured children "scattered everywhere." He recounted providing immediate first aid, including performing CPR on one child and applying tourniquets to several others who sustained limb and chest injuries. He took command of the situation until additional emergency responders arrived.
Emergency services, including Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulances, intensive care units, and helicopters from MDA and the Air Force, were dispatched to the scene. The area was declared a mass casualty incident, and security forces secured the perimeter. Three Air Force helicopters were reportedly used to evacuate the wounded.
Survivors described shock and disbelief. One student, who was not on the trip, expressed the difficulty in getting information as some students lacked mobile phones. The father of a student who was meters away from the blast said his son heard a loud explosion and ran. He confirmed the trip was officially approved.
Psychological support teams were also present to assist students and teachers suffering from shock. Prime Minister Netanyahu was briefed on the incident and spoke with MDA Director General Eli Bin and Minister of Education Yoav Kisch, emphasizing the need for swift medical evacuation and continuing to monitor the situation.
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