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Severe Winter Storm Injures Man in Jerusalem Rail Incident

1/14/2026

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On January 13, 2026, a man in his 50s was seriously injured after being struck by the Jerusalem light rail during a training exercise.
He was taken to Hadassah-University Medical Center.
Earlier, Magen David Adom responded to a two-vehicle crash in Ilut, injuring an 18-year-old and a 45-year-old.
A severe winter storm affected Israel with a red alert for strong winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding.

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Story summary

On January 13, 2026, a man in his 50s was seriously injured after being struck by the Jerusalem light rail during a training exercise.
He was taken to Hadassah-University Medical Center.
Earlier, Magen David Adom responded to a two-vehicle crash in Ilut, injuring an 18-year-old and a 45-year-old.
A severe winter storm affected Israel with a red alert for strong winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding.