Aftermath of Car-Ramming Incident at Glilot Bus Station
On Sunday, a tragic car-ramming accident occurred at a bus stop near Glilot, north of Tel Aviv, resulting in significant injuries and chaos. Footage from the scene revealed a truck that had crashed into the bus stop, with several injured individuals seen trapped beneath the vehicle. Emergency services, including paramedics and soldiers, worked diligently to rescue those affected as the situation unfolded.
Israeli ambulance services reported that approximately 50 individuals were injured in the incident, with 15 of them listed in critical condition. Various news outlets provided differing reports on the specifics of the injuries, with Channel 12 Israel stating that 35 people were evacuated, including six in critical condition and five with moderate injuries. Yedioth Ahronoth noted that several victims remained trapped under the truck, highlighting the severity of the situation.
Emergency Response and Investigation
The scene was marked by a heavy presence of Israeli police and military personnel, alongside numerous ambulances and fire engines. Civil defense teams attempted to access the truck's driving area, which was severely damaged, in efforts to remove it from the site. The Israeli police confirmed that the truck collided with a bus near a passenger station adjacent to the Glilot military base, which is also known to host the Mossad headquarters.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he was awaiting further clarification regarding the incident. Reports indicated that civilians at the scene opened fire on the truck driver during the chaos, and Israeli Army Radio confirmed that the alleged perpetrator of the attack was shot by security forces. Eyewitness accounts suggested that many of the injured were soldiers en route to their military bases at the time of the incident.
