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18-Year-Old Killed as Bus Strikes Anti-Draft Protest in Jerusalem

Police have opened an investigation into intent versus loss of control.

Overview

  • The crash occurred at Yirmiyahu and Shamgar streets during a large Chareidi demonstration against military conscription.
  • Magen David Adom reported a two-stage sequence, with three people lightly hurt on Shamgar before a second collision on Ohel Yehoshua left an 18-year-old critically injured who was later pronounced dead.
  • Emergency teams from Magen David Adom and Tzvet Hatzalah treated multiple casualties with varying injuries, and several were transported to Shaarei Tzedek Medical Center.
  • The bus driver was detained at the scene and taken for police questioning.
  • Authorities said the deceased has not been publicly identified pending family notification.