Unusual incident in the north: vehicle skidded and fell into the waters of the Jordan River
An unusual incident occurred recently near Arik Bridge in the north of the country, when a private vehicle skidded for an unclear reason and fell directly into the waters of the Jordan River. Rescue forces and the police were called to the scene to handle the complex situation and extract the vehicle from the water.
The driver of the vehicle provided their version of the event to the authorities, but the case is still under investigation. This is a very rare incident that has caused significant public interest in the area, as it is a major travel route used by many tourists and residents throughout the year.
Events of this type bring back memories of similar cases in the past. In 2016, a serious accident occurred near Kibbutz Gadot, close to the HaPkak Bridge, when a vehicle skidded into the river. In that instance, a girl who was in the vehicle was critically injured and was evacuated to the hospital while undergoing resuscitation efforts, which highlighted the dangers inherent in driving near water sources.
Security forces and the police continue to investigate the circumstances of the current accident. They are calling on drivers to exercise extra caution when driving on roads near riverbeds, especially in areas where terrain conditions may be slippery or dangerous.