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Woman, 70, killed in Jerusalem after crane falls on her amid winter windstorm

A 70-year-old woman lost her life in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood after a crane attached to a truck collapsed on her during a severe winter windstorm. Emergency responders found her with a critical head injury and transported her to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. The incident also involved the crane falling onto a parked car, and authorities are investigating the cause, including whether the high winds contributed to the collapse. Police have detained three individuals connected to the work at the site, while meteorological officials continue to warn residents about hazardous weather conditions across the region.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-70-killed-in-jerusalem-after-crane-falls-on-her-amid-winter-windstorm/
Source Id: 2026-01-963888605

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