Toddler critically injured by truck in Segev Shalom

A 3-year-old toddler was critically injured by a truck in Segev Shalom, Negev. MDA medics performed CPR and evacuated him to Soroka Hospital with multi-system trauma.

A tragedy in the Negev: a toddler about 3 years old was critically injured today (Monday) after being hit by a truck in the community of Segev Shalom. Magen David Adom teams who were called to the scene provided medical treatment and performed CPR, 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 a pulse or breathing, and suffering from severe multi-system trauma. Medics and paramedics immediately began advanced resuscitation efforts, including chest compressions, ventilations, and administering medications, during the urgent evacuation to the hospital. MDA emergency medics described the resuscitation efforts they performed.