Bus Driver Dies After Being Trapped Under Bus During Wheel Change in Kibbutz Hefzibah

A 46-year-old bus driver died Monday evening in a fatal workplace accident at Kibbutz Hefzibah in the Nahal Sorek Regional Council. The driver, who was not a resident of the council area, was trapped under a private company bus while changing a wheel when the lifting mechanism apparently failed, causing the bus to collapse on him.

The incident was discovered during a routine patrol by a kibbutz security officer near the local soccer field. Emergency services, including Magen David Adom paramedics and firefighters, arrived promptly and conducted complex rescue operations. Despite their efforts, the driver was found without signs of life and suffered severe upper body trauma. Medical personnel confirmed his death at the scene.

The Nahal Sorek Regional Council urged residents to avoid the area to allow emergency teams to work unhindered. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether safety protocols were followed and if there were any defects in the lifting equipment used during the maintenance work.

This tragic event highlights the critical importance of strict safety measures when performing maintenance on heavy vehicles, as fatal accidents of this nature are not uncommon. Safety experts stress the need for certified lifting systems and additional precautions to prevent such collapses. The police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the accident to prevent future occurrences.