A one-month-old infant was killed and three other people were injured in a serious collision between a car and a bus on Route 1 near the Neve Ilan and Abu Ghosh area on Friday, May 15, 2026. The incident occurred in the afternoon, according to initial reports from Israeli emergency services.
Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics and teams arrived at the scene and provided medical treatment. The infant was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other individuals were evacuated to hospitals in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with injuries described as serious and moderate.
The circumstances of the crash are under investigation by Israeli police. Route 1, a major highway connecting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, experienced traffic disruptions in the area following the accident.
Local authorities have not released further details about the victims or the drivers involved at this time. The incident has prompted renewed calls for road safety measures on the highway.
