Man who fell in hole and firefighter who tried to rescue him both die of wounds

Police and rescue personnel at the scene where two firefighters and another man fell into a hole in the ground in Deir el-Asad In August 13, 2023. (David Cohen/Flash90)
Police and rescue personnel at the scene where two firefighters and another man fell into a hole in the ground in Deir el-Asad In August 13, 2023. (David Cohen/Flash90)

Medical officials have pronounced the death of a man who was critically hurt after falling into a hole in the northern village of Deir al-Asad, along with a firefighter who was wounded while trying to rescue him.

Another firefighter who was also injured remains in critical condition.

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