Road Safety

3 girls fall from ferris wheel at Tennessee county fair

Onlookers were horrified to watch three girls fall from a ferris wheel at Greene Country Faire on Tuesday night.

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Golan Heights accident victims were soldiers

Seven people who were injured in Tuesday’s accident near Har Dov were soldiers.

7 wounded in accident in Golan Heights

Seven wounded, four in serious condition, after tractor flips over onto vehicle in Golan Heights. Victims airlifted to hospital.

Plane slips off runway and onto road in Italy

Cargo plane overshoots runway, careens onto road outside of airport in Bergamo, Italy.

Tragedy in southern Israel: 3 dead in car crash

Three people were killed in a car accident near Ein Yahav on Highway 90.

Haifa: 3 Pedestrians hit by vehicle

7-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl seriously wounded, another woman was slightly injured, all were evacuated to Rambam Hospital.

Young boy killed by bus 'was always smiling and full of life'

Michael Abramov eulogizes his 10-year-old son, Shimon, after he was hit by a bus while riding his bicycle in Jerusalem.

2 killed in road accidents in Jerusalem and north

A 10-year-old boy was killed by a bus in Jerusalem. A 40-year-old man was killed in an accident on Route 65 near the Golani Junction.

Three killed in accident in the Negev

Three men killed and three others injured in an accident at the Shoket Junction.

Tragedy in Beitar Illit

Four-year-old boy was run over by a bus on Ha-Khoze mi-Lublin Street. Magen David Adom pronounced him dead on the scene.

Young girl dies of injuries following accident near Sde Zvi

Two weeks after the fatal accident that killed two of her friends, Talia Cohen succumbs to injuries.

Good news for Israelis in a hurry: Highway 6 speed limit rises

Beginning Wednesday, the speed limit on Highway 6, the Cross Israel Highway, will be raised to 120 kilometers per hour (72 mph).

Israelis fear accidents more than terror

Almost 50% of Israelis fear traffic accidents, compared to 40% who fear wars and terror attacks.

Former ISA Chief Calls to Segregate Roads

Avi Dichter says separating roads between Israelis, Palestinians the only way to prevent terror attacks.

Victim in Tragic Wedding Chandelier Accident Identified

Woman killed after light fixture fell on crowd during wedding in Yavneh named as 54 year-old Aviva Hayon.

Father of Groom in Chandelier Disaster Cites Divine Intervention

The father of the groom whose wedding was ruined by tragedy on Monday notes it was he who was supposed to have welded the chandelier.

Safety Enforcement: Cops Deflate Unsafe Bike Riders' Tires

Police in Israel most definitely do not want you riding electric bikes – and are coming up with creative ways to discourage their use.

Five-Year-Old Accident Victim Brought to Rest in Beit El

Dozens participate in the funeral of five-year-old Benayahu Shukrun of Beit El, who was struck by a shuttle bus while riding a scooter.

Son of Prominent Rabbi Victim in Possible 'Car Terror' Incident

The Israeli killed when he and a companion were hit by an Arab driver is Shalom Yohai Sherki, the son of the well-known Rabbi Uri Sherki.

Terrorism Suspected in Jerusalem 'Car Accident'

Car hits and seriously injures two people waiting for a bus in the French Hill neighborhood.

Family Begs for Help to Find Missing Son in Sea of Galilee

Family of Tal Kadoshim, 21, who disappeared after collision on Sea of Galilee, asks all of Israel to help find the border patrolman.

Family Suspects Israeli's Death in Peru Due to Negligence

Max Sela's family insists the 24 year-old knew how to take care of himself, was not a risk-taker.

Max Sela, 24, Named as Israeli Killed in Peru Accident

Israeli killed in Peruvian air glider accident named as Max Sela, 24, from Shoham; family struggling to digest the news.

El Al's Iconic Stairs Crash to the Ground in Tel Aviv

A Tel Aviv blaze brought out five firefighting crews to fight a blaze, just hours after another fire at the landmark El Al Building.

Yehuda Glick: Pray for Victims of Deadly Crash in Negev

Temple Mount activist calls on the public to pray for the Bedouin who were injured in deadly crash in the Negev.

Stats Show Israel's Roads Getting Safer, for Those Inside Cars

It was safer to drive on Israel's roads in 2014, but more dangerous to cross them on foot.

What's the Most Dangerous Road in Israel for Pedestrians?

Street in Rehovot receives dubious honor of most dangerous road in Israel, courtesy of the Or Yarok road safety organization.

Three Israeli Tourists Killed as Swiss Train Hits Minibus

Five others were seriously injured in the accident at a level crossing in central Switzerland.

Report: Israeli Pedestrians '2nd Most Vulnerable in the World'

Some 2,000 children are injured annually during the summer vacation in road accidents, according to Or Yarok road safety group.

Road Safety Group: Walking Down the Street Can Kill You

One out of every three people killed in road accidents in Israel are pedestrians, the Or Yarok road safety group said Monday.

Safety Officials Seek to Regulate Electric Bike Use

Electric bicycles, equipped with small motors, should be considered a vehicle, not a bicycle, Israeli safety officials say.

Report: Spend Money to Save Money on Traffic Deaths

If the government spends NIS 750 million to fix the roads, it will save double that amount in costs, a Bank of Israel study says

12 Israelis Injured in Argentina Bus Mishap

Twelve Israeli tourists were injured late Wednesday when a bus overturned in Argentina.

Corporal Sheetrit Elhai Killed as Army Vehicle Flips Over

IDF Corporal Sheetrit Elhai z''l dies, another soldier injured lightly, in car accident in western Galilee near Lebanese border.

Campaign Warns, ‘Don’t Text and Drive’

Frightening data on the dangers of mixing SMS and driving leads to new campaign.

Soldier Seriously Hurt in Roof Collapse

Ten soldiers hurt in Haifa as temporary roof caves in at Navy base.

Former Head of Syrian Rebels Injured in Car Accident

Riad al-Asaad, former head of the rebel Free Syrian Army, injured in accident outside Istanbul.

Police Shocked to Find 25 Children Crammed in Eight-Seater

Police make shocking discovery after pulling over dangerous driver in Rahat; driver, daycare worker flee the scene.

Haunted by Victims' Pain, Traffic Police Officer Takes Own Life

Deputy Transportation Minister Tzipi Hotovely on Sunday expressed her condolences to the family of traffic police officer Yoni Giz

27-Year-Old Drowns in Efrat

27-year-old drowns in a water well near the Givat HaDagan neighborhood, located in Efrat.

Chile: Israeli Tourist Dies in Hiking Tragedy

22 year-old Lieutenant Noam Rubinstein died after breaking her ankle during a hike in northern Chile.

One Killed, 9 Injured in Golan Heights Car Accident

Traffic accident at Shirion intersection in Golan Heights; circumstances of incident still unclear.

Teen Who Was Critically Injured in Accident Passes Away

Nofar-Hodaya Shimon, who was injured after being hit by an Arab truck opposite Elazar in Gush Etzion, passed away over the Sabbath.

Protesters’ Angry as Teen Critically Hurt in Traffic Accident

Israelis from Gush Etzion outraged as teenage girl is hit by truck. ‘We warned this could happen.’

MK: Let New Immigrants Drive – Without the Fuss

MK Lipman pushes for automatic licenses for immigrant drivers, and calls to end high fees and long waits.

Police Volunteers Save 3 Lives on Highway

Police volunteers spot stranded youths on highway, and prevent tragic ending.

Baby Rescued After Being Left in Car

Tragedy averted in Ashdod thanks to alert passersby.

Jerusalem Tragedies: Young Biker Killed, Baby Suffers Crib Death

A ten year old boy was killed when he was knocked off his bicycle after it was hit by a truck in Jerusalem

Spain: At Least 69 Dead in Train Accident

At least 69 are dead and more than 140 injured after a train derailed in northwestern Spain.

Child-in-Car Alarm Systems Get Gov't Push

Transport Minister: new Israeli standard for cars to include a system preventing parents from forgetting children in cars.

Israeli Killed in Hit-And-Run Southeast of Boston

Police trying to locate a dark pickup truck that apparently triggered the fatal chain reaction crash which killed an Israeli in Bourne.

Hotovely: Save Babies This Summer with Car Sensors

MK Hotovely wants to avoid deaths of babies left in hot cars.

Feiglin: Solve Road Culture by Making Bad Drivers Pay

MK Feiglin proposes law that would make bad drivers pay – literally – for the accidents they cause.

Siren at 8:00 P.M.; Safety Instructions Issued

Drivers are asked to plan in advance so they do not have to stop their car in the middle of the road.

Commission to Investigate Causes of Haifa Accident

A commission will investigate the direct and indirect causes of the accident in Nesher, near Haifa.

Six Killed in Traffic Accident in Haifa

A serious traffic accident occurred Wednesday afternoon after a truck collided with several vehicles on Bar Yehuda Way in Haifa.

Tragic Crash in Samaria ‘Price of Government Apathy’

One man killed in Samaria crash; local officials blame ‘apathy’ that prevented opening of new road.

Drivers Warned: Be Careful During Memorial Siren

Safety precautions for 10 a.m. siren blast in memory of Holocaust victims.

NYC Hit-and-Run Killer Due in Court Again Wednesday

Meanwhile, driver of livery cab that carried the Glaubers says he'd trade his life for theirs.

Ofra Security System Keeps an Eye on Bad Drivers

A security surveillance system outside the town of Ofra is being used to increase awareness of road safety