Cyclist killed in serious collision near Beit Shemesh

A man in his 30s has died following a serious road collision near Beit Shemesh, a town located approximately 30 kilometres west of Jerusalem. The cyclist was struck by a vehicle in what Israeli emergency services have described as a severe accident. Medical teams attended the scene but were unable to save the victim’s life. Paramedics confirmed that the injuries sustained in the collision were too severe, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred during the morning hours, bringing traffic disruptions to the area as emergency services responded. Investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are now underway, with police working to establish how the accident occurred and whether any traffic violations contributed to the tragedy. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of family members.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.