Breaking News 🚨: 40 People Injured as Truck Hits Bus Stop Near Tel Aviv
On Sunday, a truck veered into a crowded bus stop at the Glilot interchange near Tel Aviv, leaving 40 people injured 😢, according to Israel's MDA rescue service and Israeli police.
Some of the injured were trapped under the truck and had to be rescued by emergency services. All the victims were rushed to six hospitals across central Israel 🏥.
The MDA reported that six people are in serious condition, seven suffered moderate injuries, and the rest sustained minor injuries.
Authorities have labeled the incident as a deliberate attack 💥. The driver, reportedly from the Arab-Israeli city of Qalansawe, collided with a bus that had stopped to drop off passengers.
In a dramatic turn of events, civilians at the scene opened fire 🔫 on the driver, \"neutralizing\" him, according to police statements. Several Israeli media outlets have reported that the driver was killed.
The Glilot interchange is one of Israel's busiest intersections 🚗🚕 and is located near the Glilot Base, home to Unit 8200—a top-secret cyber intelligence unit of the Israeli army 🛰️.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic event 🙏. Stay tuned for more updates.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
