“I couldn’t believe it, so I hung up”... New details emerge about Nibal Ismail’s tragic accident

Entertainment|04/07/25
“I couldn’t believe it, so I hung up”... New details emerge about Nibal Ismail’s tragic accident
The late young man, Nibal Ismail

Yanal Ismail: "I couldn’t process anything, so I hung up the phone" The late Nibal Ismail’s father: "I had a feeling he had passed away" Social media was draped in black, mourning Nibal’s passing

The joy of graduation never reached young Nibal Imad Naji Ismail. His life was tragically cut short in a fatal car accident on Ruwaished Road in eastern Jordan, leaving behind a wave of shock and heartbreak among his family and friends, and flooding social media with grief and prayers.

In a deeply emotional account, his brother Yanal Ismail shared the moment that changed his life: "On the morning of the accident, I received a call telling me Nibal had died. I couldn’t believe it… I hung up. Minutes later, someone else called and said they’d be sending his car on a tow truck. I couldn’t comprehend anything. It felt like the world just stopped."

He added, "I told our father that Nibal had been in an accident and needed blood units. But deep down, I knew it was something far worse."

Choking back tears, Yanal remembered his brother: "You left too soon, Nibal. We used to pray Fajr together every morning. He was devoted to the Quran and loved helping people. He was closest to me… he dreamed of traveling, building a career, and getting married. But the dream ended abruptly."

A Father’s Intuition Their father recounted a strange feeling he had that morning: "Yanal kept telling me Nibal hadn't reached the hospital, and I just knew... my son was gone. A father's intuition never lies."

One of Nibal’s close friends spoke about the graduation day that never came: "We dressed him in his graduation gown, prepared the juice and sweets. We were all so happy for him… we never imagined that celebration would turn into mourning."

On social media, tributes poured in, with friends sharing photos and heartfelt messages. Many described Nibal as kind, humble, ambitious, and pure-hearted.

Ruwaished Road is considered one of the most dangerous desert routes in Jordan, where tragic accidents frequently occur. Residents continue to call for urgent improvements to infrastructure and stricter safety measures to prevent further loss of innocent lives.

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