Second Worker Dies Following Deadly Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Ilya Chekholin, a 49-year-old from Beersheba, has been identified as the second worker to die following a deadly explosion at Intel's factory in Kiryat Gat. The blast occurred during gas cylinder unloading, killing another worker instantly and leaving a third in serious condition. Intel has expressed condolences and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ilya Chekholin, 49, from Beersheba, is the second fatality from the Intel factory explosion.
- The fatal explosion occurred during gas cylinder unloading operations at the Kiryat Gat plant.
- A third worker remains hospitalized in serious condition following the incident.
- Intel has expressed sorrow and pledged cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
- The company is providing support to the families of those affected.
The identity of the second worker to die in a fatal explosion at Intel's factory in Kiryat Gat has been released. Ilya Chekholin, a 49-year-old resident of Beersheba, succumbed to injuries sustained in the blast. The incident occurred during gas cylinder unloading operations on the factory grounds.
An initial explosion killed another worker at the scene. Chekholin was evacuated in critical condition, but medical teams were unable to save him. A third worker, in his 20s, remains hospitalized in serious condition, sedated and on a ventilator, with medical teams fighting for his life.
Intel expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of the two employees, extending condolences to their families, friends, and colleagues. The company wished the third injured worker a full recovery and stated they are fully cooperating with the authorities investigating the incident. Intel pledged continued support for the affected families and individuals.
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