Second Intel Factory Worker Dies After Kiryat Gat Explosion
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A second worker has died from injuries sustained in an explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat, Soroka Medical Center announced Thursday. The 49-year-old man was one of three workers injured in Wednesday's blast, which is believed to have been caused by a gas tank explosion. Another worker remains in serious condition. The incident involved nitrogen trifluoride, a toxic gas.
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- A second worker died from injuries sustained in an explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat.
- The deceased was a 49-year-old man who suffered severe, multi-system injuries.
- Another employee, in his twenties, remains in serious but stable condition in the ICU.
- The explosion occurred Wednesday afternoon and is believed to have been caused by a gas tank.
- The incident involved nitrogen trifluoride, a toxic gas, and a subsequent fire.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu was in the Kiryat Gat area at the time, but the event was unrelated to his visit.
A second worker has died from injuries sustained in an explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat, Soroka Medical Center announced Thursday. The deceased, a 49-year-old man, was evacuated to Soroka hospital on Wednesday with severe, multi-system injuries. Despite extensive resuscitation efforts, his death was pronounced on Thursday morning. Soroka Medical Center extended its condolences to the family.
Another employee, in his twenties, remains in serious but stable condition in the intensive care unit, sedated and on a ventilator. He was also evacuated on Wednesday with severe injuries.
The explosion occurred Wednesday afternoon at the factory entrance, reportedly due to a gas tank. Three workers were initially reported in serious condition. Fire and Rescue Services stated that the subsequent fire, which has been extinguished, involved nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃), a non-flammable but toxic and dangerous gas. The incident is believed to have resulted from a tanker delivering gas to the facility. The Prime Minister, Netanyahu, was conducting a tour in the Kiryat Gat area at the time, though the explosion was unrelated to his visit.
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