Clara Schneiderova, head of the Czech Embassy's Jerusalem branch, was hit by a bus and died, the Czech diplomatic mission in Tel Aviv reported.
According to the i24news outlet, the diplomat was struck by a minibus on Agripas Street. The driver lost control of the vehicle, drove onto the sidewalk, hit the pedestrian, and then crashed into a store.
The injured person was taken in extremely critical condition to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, where she later died. The minibus driver was arrested.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar expressed condolences to Schneiderova's family, relatives, and the entire Czech diplomatic corps.
