Civilian Working at IDF Base Killed in Accident

6 August, 2019   |   5 years ago

Jerusalem, 6 August, 2019 (TPS) -- A civilian working for the IDF was critically injured by a fire extinguisher that exploded while he was conducting “routine work” at the Tel Hashomer military base in the center of the country on Tuesday, the IDF stated.

The injured person was taken for medical treatment at the hospital and his family was notified. He died shortly after of his injuries. He was identified as Shai Gabai, in his 30s.

Another worker was lightly injured by the explosion and was likewise evacuated for medical treatment at a hospital.