Nine Injured, One Critically, in Minibus Rollover Near Jerusalem

A serious road accident occurred this morning on Route 353, near the community of Sarigim in the Shfela region, when a minibus overturned during travel. Nine people were injured in the crash, including a man in his 30s who is in serious condition, an 18-year-old who sustained moderate injuries, and seven other passengers with light injuries. MDA emergency services received a report of the rollover at 6:03 AM. Responding medical teams found the vehicle on its side with all nine passengers outside, suffering from various injuries. The man in his 30s required life-saving treatment, including sedation and ventilation at the scene. The 18-year-old, who had sustained multi-system trauma, received stabilization treatment before transport. Emergency medical technician Yosef Horwitz described the scene upon arrival, noting all passengers were conscious. Initial triage identified those needing urgent care, with others receiving assistance for minor injuries. All nine were evacuated by MDA ambulances to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem for further treatment. The circumstances of the rollover are still under investigation.