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A serious incident unfolded earlier today when a truck crashed into a bus stop at a busy intersection near Gillot in central Israel, injuring several people, according to Israeli police.
The crash occurred outside an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) base while a bus was dropping off passengers. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as the truck veered off course, colliding with the bus stop and those waiting there.
Israeli emergency services confirmed that 16 people were taken to the hospital, with four individuals in serious condition. The exact nature of their injuries has not been disclosed.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, with police considering the possibility that it could be linked to a terrorist attack. The Glilot area is significant, housing the headquarters of the Mossad and several IDF intelligence units, heightening concerns about security in the region.
According to reports from the Times of Israel, the truck driver was shot and “neutralized” by armed individuals at the scene. Police are currently gathering evidence to determine the motive behind the incident.
As investigations continue, residents and officials alike are left shaken by the event, which has raised alarms in a region already on high alert for security threats. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
At 10:08 AM, a report was received in MDA's 101 Emergency Call Center in the Yarkon Region of a truck hitting a bus stop on Aharon Yariv Boulevard in Ramat Hasharon. MDA EMTs and Paramedics are currently providing medical treatment on site to dozens of casualties pic.twitter.com/ZRuglrvwtH
— Magen David Adom (@Mdais) October 27, 2024
