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Child Killed in Beit Shemesh Accident

Asher Anshil Fish died in a traffic incident in the Ramat Beit Shemesh neighborhood; ZAKA volunteers attended the scene while representatives support the grieving family at Shaare Zedek Hospital

Child Killed in Traffic Accident in Beit Shemesh

The city of Beit Shemesh and the Toldos Aharon Hasidic community are mourning the death of a young boy, Asher Anshil Fish, who was killed in a serious traffic accident in Ramat Beit Shemesh Daled earlier today.

Emergency services and volunteers from ZAKA's Jerusalem district—Beit Shemesh team—were called to the scene immediately following the incident. The volunteers worked at the site to handle the deceased with dignity and collect evidence according to Jewish law.

At the same time, representatives from ZAKA's legal department are accompanying the child's parents at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem during this difficult time, coordinating with medical and legal authorities to complete necessary procedures as quickly as possible.

News of the tragedy has shocked residents and community members, who are struggling to process the devastating loss.

Details regarding funeral arrangements will be announced later.

May his memory be a blessing.

Scene of the tragedy in Beit Shemesh
Scene of the tragedy in Beit Shemesh (Photo: ZAKA)
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