06.02.2025
Fatal boom lift overturn in Gaza
Two Israeli soldiers died yesterday when a boom lift used as an observation platform overturned onto their tent – although some reports claim it was a building. Eight others were injured, one of them seriously.
The two that died are reserve soldier Nadav Cohen, 21and staff sergeant Nachman Refael Ben Ami, 20.
Reports claim the platform, a well used boom lift, was extended and loaded with a fair bit of monitoring kit. Wind speeds are said to have reached 17 metres a second - over 60kph/ 38mph overnight, and possibly gusted higher than that. 12.5 metres a second is considered as the maximum wind speed for aerial lifts.
The incident occurred in a new buffer zone close to a crossing point into Israel.
We have received a photograph, but we have not been able to verify its authenticity. Most reports describe it as a crane is all too common in the mass media.
If we receive any more information we will update this item, in the meantime beware strong winds.
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