The General Directorate of Civil Defense issued a clarification statement on the traffic accident that led to the death of George Al-Rassi Zeina Al-Murabi, which stated:
“In some social networking sites, information spread regarding the role of civil defense elements in the unfortunate incident that resulted in the death of artist Georges Al-Rassi and Mrs. Zina Al-Murabi.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense is interested in clarifying the following:
First: On Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 5:00 am, the Operations Room of the General Directorate of Civil Defense received a report stating that a car had collided with the cement separator in the middle of the International Factory Road. A team of specialized paramedics immediately set out to intervene in similar cases.
Second: The specialized team had to use hydraulic rescue equipment in view of the severity of the damage caused to the car in order to be able to withdraw those inside, and it was found that the accident resulted in the death of the artist George Al-Rassi and Mrs. Zina Al-Mara’bi, so their bodies were transferred to Taanayel General Hospital, following the security services completed the legal procedures .
Third: The General Directorate of Civil Defense regrets the human loss that resulted from the accident that bled everyone’s hearts, and stresses that the hypotheses circulated on some social media sites contradict the truth, and offend the efficiency and dedication of civil defense paramedics, who are the ones who constantly follow successive training courses by Experts with international certificates in the field of rescue and ambulance.
As this General Directorate extends its deepest condolences to the families of the two victims of the accident, it hopes that the pioneers of social media will be careful when circulating news of such a painful incident, and confirms that the civil defense personnel remain fully prepared to respond to the call of humanity.
