Israeli Student Severely Injured While Helping Accident Victims on Highway 6

Nadin Ismail, a 22-year-old civil engineering student, stopped on Highway 6 in May to assist victims of a car accident but was herself struck by another vehicle. The collision crushed her between two cars, causing severe injuries including a nearly severed right ankle and multiple fractures in her pelvis and limbs. She was rushed to Kaplan Medical Center in critical condition, where doctors performed extensive surgeries to save her leg and stabilize her condition.

Dr. Alon Bar, head of the trauma unit at Kaplan, described the severity of Ismail's injuries and the urgent efforts to restore blood flow to her ankle, which was at risk of amputation. After several days of intensive care and multiple surgeries, Ismail regained consciousness and began a long recovery process. She spent two months hospitalized before being transferred to Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center for ongoing orthopedic rehabilitation.

Despite the trauma and initial despair, Ismail remains determined and positive about her recovery. She expressed gratitude for her family’s support and the medical teams’ dedication, emphasizing her desire to regain independence and return to her normal life. She also affirmed she does not regret stopping to help others, stating, "I love helping people, and what happened, happened."

Prof. Amir Hayim, acting head of rehabilitation at Loewenstein, highlighted Ismail’s progress and the importance of her strong will and supportive family in her rehabilitation journey. Ismail looks forward to walking again and resuming her studies and daily activities, including driving on Highway 6, where the accident occurred.

Her story underscores the risks faced by Good Samaritans and the critical role of trauma and rehabilitation services in Israel.