Second Intel Factory Worker Dies After Kiryat Gat Explosion
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
A second worker died on Thursday from injuries sustained in an explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat, Soroka Hospital reported. The incident, believed to have been caused by a gas cylinder explosion, also left a third worker in serious condition. Intel confirmed the deaths, expressed condolences, and stated its full cooperation with the investigation into the tragic accident.
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- A second Intel factory worker died Thursday from injuries sustained in a Wednesday explosion.
- The explosion at the Intel facility in Kiryat Gat is believed to have been caused by a gas cylinder.
- A third worker remains in serious condition in intensive care following the incident.
- Intel expressed deep sorrow over the deaths and pledged full cooperation with investigators.
A second worker has died from injuries sustained in an explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat, Soroka Hospital announced Thursday. The 49-year-old victim had been in serious condition with multiple injuries following the incident on Wednesday. He succumbed after prolonged resuscitation efforts. Another worker, in his twenties, remains in serious condition in the intensive care unit, sedated and on a ventilator.
Authorities believe the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder. The commander of the Kiryat Gat fire station told i24NEWS that two gas transport trucks were present when the explosion occurred. One truck was in the process of transferring gas when the second truck arrived, leading to the blast.
Intel expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of its employees and extended condolences to their families and friends. The company stated it is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation and wishes the third injured employee a full recovery. Intel also pledged to support the affected families and individuals.
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