vrijdag 12 april 2013

Six Killed in Traffic Accident in Haifa


Rescue workers tending to the injured at the scene of Wednesday’s accident.


A serious traffic accident occurred Wednesday afternoon after a truck collided with several vehicles on Bar Yehuda Way in Haifa. Reports indicate that six people have been killed and twelve more injured with varying degrees of severity.

The truck reportedly hit several cars as well as a number of pedestrians.

According to Israel's Channel 2, authorities are investigating whether a malfunction in the truck caused it to lose control or whether the driver intentionally hit the vehicles and pedestrians.

The truck, which was reportedly driving downhill, struck eight vehicles before flipping over and catching fire. The truck driver was only lightly injured and was being questioned by police, according to reports.

Magen David Adom paramedics, large forces of ambulances and intensive care units arrived at the scene to treat the wounded.

Source: Arutz7

Our Comment: Pray for the families who lost precious lives. The roads in Israel are very dangerous; some are driving reckless; and many are killed in traffic-accidents.