Truck Driver Dies in Fiery Collision on Highway 4 Near Holot Interchange

A fatal road accident occurred overnight on Highway 4 near the Holot interchange, resulting in the death of a truck driver. The truck collided with a private vehicle, causing the truck to catch fire. Emergency teams arriving at the scene found the driver trapped inside the burning truck with severe injuries and declared him dead at the site. The incident was reported at 2:42 a.m., prompting a large response from Magen David Adom, United Hatzalah, and fire and rescue services from Rishon Lezion.

Paramedics Anna Minis, Simcha Hasid, and Orin Bersi described the scene as very difficult, confirming the driver had no signs of life upon their arrival. United Hatzalah responders Yehoshua Korkus, Israel Moshe, and Avrimi Itskovitz also reported the driver’s death due to the severity of his injuries. Firefighters worked to extinguish the truck fire and assist in the rescue efforts. The police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the collision.