Two women killed: Israel's road accident epidemic continues

Two women were killed in road accidents in Jerusalem and near the Beit Dagan junction. One was hit by a minibus and died in hospital. 366 people have been killed since the start of the year, a 6% decrease compared to last year.

Two women were killed in road accidents that occurred in Jerusalem and near the Beit Dagan junction. One of the women was hit by a minibus in Jerusalem; medics evacuated her in critical condition to Shaare Zedek Hospital, where her death was determined. The minibus driver was detained for questioning. According to data from the "Or Yarok" association, 366 people have been killed in road accidents in the first ten months of 2026 – a 6% decrease compared to the same period last year. In the past week, ten people were killed. The CEO of Or Yarok, attorney Yaniv Yaakov, called on the next government to approve a multi-year national road safety plan.