Israeli doctor hit by light-rail train in Prague

Physician in serious condition; efforts underway to transfer him to Israel

Illustrative photo of a light-rail train in Prague. (Photo credit: Prague tram image via Shutterstock)
Illustrative photo of a light-rail train in Prague. (Photo credit: Prague tram image via Shutterstock)

A Israeli doctor was in serious condition after he was hit by a light-rail train in the Czech Republic capital on Thursday.

The man was in Prague to celebrate a friend’s wedding, according to Ynet, when the incident occurred.

He was taken to a local hospital where he remains unconscious and on a respirator, according to the report. Efforts were being made to transfer him back to Israel to continue treatment.

His family, which does not reside in Israel, has been notified.

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