Tel Aviv was shaken today 😲 when a truck veered off the road, crashing into a busy bus stop at the Glilot interchange. The unexpected incident left 40 people injured, casting a shadow over the vibrant city.
Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scenes as the truck plowed into the crowd waiting at the bus stop. \"It happened so fast! One moment we were chatting, and the next, there was a truck heading straight for us,\" said one shocked bystander.
First responders from Israel's MDA rescue service acted swiftly, rushing the injured to six hospitals across central Israel. Some victims were even pulled from beneath the truck, highlighting the severity of the crash.
In a dramatic turn, civilians at the scene reportedly took action, opening fire on the truck driver and \"neutralizing\" him, according to the Israeli police. Several media outlets have reported that the driver was killed in the shooting. The motives behind the driver's actions remain unclear.
This incident has left the community reeling. Our thoughts are with those affected, and we hope for a speedy recovery for all the injured. 💙
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Dozens injured after truck hits bus stop near Israel's Tel Aviv
cgtn.com
