Chaos in Jerusalem: 25-Year-Old Woman Fighting For Her Life After Being Hit By United Hatzalah Ambulance

A rare and deeply distressing traffic accident occurred in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening when a young woman was struck by a United Hatzalah ambulance. The incident, which took place on the bustling Yirmiyahu Street, left the pedestrian, estimated to be approximately 25 years old, in critical condition with significant head trauma. In a tragic twist of roles, emergency responders from Magen David Adom (MDA) were called to the scene to treat a victim injured by a vehicle belonging to their fellow rescue organization. The victim was found unconscious at the site and required immediate life-saving interventions before being rushed to the trauma unit at Shaare Zedek Medical Center. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the collision to determine how a vehicle designed for saving lives became involved in such a devastating accident.

Emergency Response and Medical Care

The scene on Yirmiyahu Street was described as chaotic as MDA medics arrived to find the young woman lying in the road. Shmuel Adler, an MDA emergency medical technician from the motorcycle unit, and paramedic Chaim Yuzuk described the urgency of the situation. "We arrived at a severe road accident. We noticed a woman about 25 years old who was unconscious and suffered a significant injury to her head. We knew we had to act quickly," they stated. The medical team provided initial treatment and administered medication to stabilize her condition as she was transferred into an intensive care ambulance.

The victim was transported directly to the trauma room at Shaare Zedek Hospital, where her condition remains listed as serious. Medics noted that the speed of the evacuation was critical given the severity of her neurological injuries. While initial reports fluctuated regarding the victim's age, hospital officials confirmed she is a young adult in her mid-20s.

Official Statements and Investigation

United Hatzalah released an official statement shortly after the incident, confirming the involvement of one of their vehicles. "An ambulance from the organization was involved in a road accident with a pedestrian in Jerusalem. Medical teams who were nearby provided her with initial life-saving medical treatment, and she was evacuated to the hospital with her condition defined as serious," the organization said. They further noted that the management and professional teams are conducting an internal investigation into the causes of the crash in full cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

"The entire United Hatzalah family carries a prayer for the safety of the injured woman and strengthens the hands of her family during these difficult moments," the statement concluded. The incident has raised questions regarding the safety protocols of emergency vehicles navigating the narrow and often crowded streets of Jerusalem, particularly during peak hours. Police investigators remained at the scene for several hours on Tuesday night, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to understand whether the ambulance was on an emergency call with its sirens active at the time of the impact.