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Truck Driver Dies After Being Hit While Changing Tire on Highway 65 Near Afula
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By כיכר השבת, מישאל לוי
First reported by Now 14 · Aug 27, 2026
What happened
A 54-year-old truck driver was killed on Highway 65 near Afula after being hit by a passing car while changing a flat tire. Emergency teams confirmed his death at the scene. This was the second fatal accident on the same road within 24 hours, prompting calls for increased road safety awareness.
- 01A 54-year-old truck driver died after being hit while changing a tire on Highway 65 near Afula.
- 02Emergency responders declared the driver dead at the scene following severe injuries.
- 03ZAKA volunteers managed the body respectfully and collected evidence at the site.
- 04Police are investigating the accident circumstances, including the other vehicle’s failure to avoid the victim.
- 05This was the second fatal accident on Highway 65 within less than 24 hours.
- 06Authorities warn of the dangers of stopping on fast intercity roads and urge safety precautions.
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