[62759] Series of emergency incidents and injuries across the country: Summary of the last 24 hours

Summary of emergency incidents - May 16, 2026

During the last 24 hours, several reports were received by rescue centers regarding security and civilian incidents that led to urgent evacuations to hospitals.

#### Traffic accidents and road injuries
According to a report by Hot News, a serious traffic accident occurred in the evening near Snir, when a vehicle overturned. MDA forces who arrived at the scene treated a 41-year-old man in serious condition, suffering from chest and abdominal injuries, and evacuated two additional casualties in light condition.

In another incident reported by Hatzalah Judea & Samaria - Without Borders SSF, a 14-year-old cyclist was hit by a vehicle. The casualty was treated by the organization's volunteers and evacuated in moderate and stable condition to Shaare Zedek Hospital, suffering from head and limb injuries.

#### Nature incidents
In addition, Hot News updated that a 38-year-old man was bitten by a snake in the Tekoa area. MDA medic Sharif Elian described the incident: "The man told us that he suddenly felt a stinging sensation in his leg and heard rustling from the bushes." The casualty was evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in serious condition, while conscious.