UNICEF Executive Director Catherine M. Russell speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Threats to International Peace and Security, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in New York City, U.S., March 7, 2022.
REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsUNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (Reuters) - UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell was injured in a car accident in Egypt on Tuesday while traveling to the Gaza Strip and has had to postpone a visit to Israel due to her injuries, a UNICEF spokesperson said on Wednesday.
"While en route to Rafah, we believe the car hit or tried to avert a big pothole that made the car go over a deep ditch and flip on the side," said UNICEF head of media Kurtis Cooper, adding that Russell "experienced significant bruising, and is in quite a bit of discomfort, but her injuries are not considered serious."
He said Russell continued her visit to Gaza and then doctors determined she required further care, so she postponed the rest of her visit to the region, which included Israel, where she had hoped to meet with families of abducted children.
Reporting by Michelle Nichols; editing by Paul GrantOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons:
Catherine M, Russell, Carlo Allegri, Catherine Russell, Kurtis Cooper, Michelle Nichols, Paul Grant
Organizations:
UNICEF, United Nations Security, Peace, Security, REUTERS, UNITED NATIONS, Gaza, Thomson
Locations:
Ukraine, New York City, U.S, Egypt, Israel, Rafah, Gaza