Train Collision at Haifa Station Causes Delays

The incident occurred at approximately 7:32 PM on Tuesday, which was when the Magen David Adom emergency medical services received the first report about the collision. According to reports from Ynet and NEWSru Israel, the man had entered the railway area and stepped onto the tracks against safety regulations, leading to him being hit by the passing train.

Despite the impact of the train, the man survived the incident. Magen David Adom paramedics treated him at the scene for injuries to his limbs. Following this initial medical treatment, the emergency responders evacuated him in moderate condition to Rambam Hospital in Haifa for further medical care.

Israel Railways reported that train traffic at the Bat Galim station is continuing by being rerouted to adjacent tracks while the incident is being handled. The company warned passengers that delays are anticipated on the line until the emergency and rescue services complete their work at the scene.