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Miracle 1: A mass casualty accident occurred when a fully laden bus and van collided on road 89 near Hurfeish in northern Israel. 5 people were killed including the bus driver. MDA responded to the incident by sending a helicopter, MICU’s and medicycles. An MDA paramedic on the scene recalls: “this was a very serious…
Annual Solicitors & Professionals Lunch 2018
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Defibrillators Save 4 Lives in One Hour
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