Disabled Girls Miss Flight to Israel After Italian Road Closure
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
A group of about 40 girls with severe disabilities missed their Wizz Air flight from Italy to Israel after being stuck in a three-hour traffic jam due to a road closure. The trip was specially organized for their needs, including medical support. Efforts are ongoing to find an alternative flight before Shabbat, facing logistical and financial challenges.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Approximately 40 disabled girls missed their flight to Israel due to a three-hour traffic jam in Italy.
- The group, from the "Ali Sheach" association, requires special accommodations and medical support.
- A road closure caused the significant traffic delay near the airport.
- The Wizz Air flight departed without the passengers despite attempts to delay it.
- Urgent efforts are underway to find an alternative flight before Shabbat.
- The situation involves logistical challenges and potential high costs for repatriation.
Approximately 40 girls with severe disabilities, some of whom use wheelchairs, were stranded in Italy for over three hours due to a road closure, causing them to miss their Wizz Air flight to Israel. The trip, organized by the "Ali Sheach" association, was specifically planned to accommodate the participants' special needs and included accompanying medical staff and social workers. The group was scheduled to depart on a 1:00 PM flight. However, a blocked road en route to the airport led to a significant traffic jam, preventing them from reaching the terminal on time. Despite efforts to delay the flight, the plane departed without the passengers and their support crew. Emergency efforts are now underway to find an alternative flight to bring the group back to Israel before Shabbat. This presents a challenge due to the need to secure seats for 40 individuals, some requiring wheelchairs, along with their medical equipment and staff. The situation is further complicated by the potential for substantial costs associated with chartering special flights or arranging extended accommodation, meals, and medical supplies in Italy.
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