Electric scooter rider killed in road accident on Route 4

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A young man, about 25, who was riding an electric scooter was killed in an accident on Route 4 near Or Akiva, after being hit by a bus. According to Israel Hayom, the young man was located at the scene without a pulse or breathing and suffered severe multi-system trauma. According to Channel 13 News, a Magen David Adom paramedic said the rider was found lying on the side of the road, and medical tests carried out at the scene failed to save his life.

According to Ynet, the bus driver, about 50, was lightly injured and taken to Hillel Yaffe Hospital. Arutz 7 reports that police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.