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Israeli Girls With Disabilities Miss Flight From Italy Due to Traffic
A group of about 40 Israeli girls with complex disabilities missed their Wizz Air flight from Italy to Israel on Thursday due to a three-hour traffic jam caused by a road closure. The girls, who require special accommodations, are now stranded as efforts are made to find a rescue flight before Shabbat.
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What happened
- 0140 Israeli girls with disabilities missed their flight from Italy due to a traffic jam.
- 02The group was traveling with medical and social work professionals.
- 03Wizz Air flight departed as scheduled, leaving the group behind.
- 04Urgent efforts are underway to find a rescue flight before Shabbat.
- 05Contingency plans include accessible hotel stays and medical care in Italy.
If unsuccessful, arrangements are being made for accessible lodging and medical care in Italy.
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