Series of severe accidents involving children across the country in one day

Series of severe accidents involving children across the country

During May 13, 2026, three unfortunate cases of child injuries were reported under various circumstances across Israel, raising the need for extra vigilance.

Near Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, a 5-year-old boy was severely injured during wheat harvesting in an open area. According to reports from Hot News, the child was apparently struck by a sharp object and suffered a chest injury. MDA paramedics who treated the scene noted that the child was evacuated to "Shamir-Assaf Harofeh" hospital while "confused" and his condition was defined as unstable (according to Hot News). The case was also reported on the War Room 🎗️ channel.

Simultaneously, in the south of the country, a boy of about 10 was severely injured after being hit by a vehicle in the Al-Sayyid area. According to Hot News, the child was brought to a local clinic with "multi-system trauma" and was later evacuated to Soroka Hospital while suffering from a loss of consciousness.

In another incident reported on the No Censorship channel, a 6-year-old boy with special needs fell from a height of about 5 meters on an escalator at the Government Center Mall in Ramla. The child fell onto a sales counter and was evacuated to "Assaf Harofeh" hospital with injuries to his head and upper body. Despite the fall, his condition is defined as mild to moderate, a fact described in the channel's description as a "miracle."

Sources of information, including news agencies and real-time reports, emphasize the intensive medical efforts to save the lives of the children injured in the various accidents throughout the day.