Channel 12 released footage of the immediate aftermath of a collapse in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood, as fire and rescue crews work to extract trapped individuals. The circumstances of the collapse remain under investigation.
Channel 12 released footage showing the first minute after a structural collapse in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood this evening, as rescue operations continue. The video, captured by journalist Inbar Tuizer and fire services spokesperson Netanel Demari, depicts rescue crews working to extract trapped individuals. The release comes after initial reports of the incident emerged around 17:39 Jerusalem.
At 17:39 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported, based on the N12 news channel, that fire and rescue crews were extracting a trapped person in serious condition. Shortly thereafter, journalist Inbar Tuizer shared her own video footage of the ongoing rescue. The Zioneer's coverage has since been updated with the official Channel 12 footage, which provides the earliest documented moments after the collapse.
The Zioneer previously reported that the Jerusalem city engineer, Yoel Even, arrived at the scene at 17:47 Jerusalem, underscoring the involvement of municipal authorities in the response. Inbar Tuizer is a leading Channel 12 journalist covering legal affairs.
The circumstances of the collapse remain under investigation. The number of trapped individuals and their medical conditions have not been officially confirmed. Rescue operations are ongoing.
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