Toddler, 3, hit by truck in Negev, condition critical
A toddler about 3 years old was critically injured by a truck in Segev Shalom. MDA teams performed resuscitation and evacuated him to Soroka Hospital suffering from multi-system trauma.
A tragedy in the Negev: a toddler about 3 years old was critically injured today (Monday) by a truck in the community of Segev Shalom. Magen David Adom teams called to the scene provided medical treatment and performed resuscitation, then evacuated him to Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva while continuing efforts to save his life. According to an MDA report, the child was brought to the MDA station in the community by passersby unconscious, without pulse or breathing, and suffering from severe multi-system trauma. Medics and paramedics immediately began advanced resuscitation, including chest compressions, ventilations, and medication administration, during the urgent evacuation to the hospital. MDA emergency medics described the resuscitation efforts they performed.