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Now 14General

Construction Worker Dies After Falling from Height in Jerusalem

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A 40-year-old foreign construction worker died after falling from a height at a Jerusalem building site, with medical teams confirming his death at the scene.

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  • A 40-year-old foreign construction worker fell to his death at a Jerusalem construction site.
  • The fall occurred on Yosef Hakhamy Street in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
  • Medical teams found the worker unconscious and without vital signs upon arrival.
  • Despite medical efforts, the worker's death was confirmed at the scene.
  • Paramedic Moshe Benita described the worker as having no pulse or breathing when found.

A 40-year-old foreign construction worker died Wednesday after falling from a height at a building site on Yosef Hakhamy Street in Jerusalem. Medical teams who arrived at the scene found the worker unconscious and without vital signs. Despite immediate medical efforts, his severe injuries led to his death being pronounced at the site.

Magen David Adom paramedic Moshe Benita reported that upon arrival, they were directed to the worker who had fallen from a significant height. He was found unconscious, without pulse or breathing, and after medical examination, death was confirmed on the spot.

The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by construction workers in Israel, with authorities likely to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fall.

Now 14Right · Jerusalem

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