Truck Plows Into Bus Stop in Central Israel, Leaving Dozens Injured

Emergency services in Israel report that dozens of individuals were injured after a truck struck a bus stop near a military base, with several in serious condition. Local reports indicate that the driver was shot and neutralized by bystanders after the attack.

A catastrophic incident unfolded in Glilot, just north of Tel Aviv, when a truck collided with a bus stop close to an Israeli military base, resulting in a significant number of injuries. Emergency services confirmed that they are treating dozens of casualties at the scene, with at least six individuals reported to be in serious condition and others trapped under the debris.

The circumstances surrounding the event remain under investigation by the police. However, local reports indicate that armed civilians responded quickly, reportedly shooting and "neutralising" the driver after he intentionally drove into the crowd.

Footage from the scene revealed a heavy police presence as they cordoned off the area. Emergency personnel worked diligently to assist the injured, with a helicopter flying overhead to aid in the response efforts.

At around 10:08 AM, Magen David Adom's 101 Emergency Call Center received reports of the incident on Aharon Yariv Boulevard in Ramat Hasharon. According to the Israeli ambulance service, which was quoted by the newspaper Haaretz, many of the injured included elderly citizens who had just alighted from a bus prior to the attack as they were heading to visit the nearby Israel Defense Forces (IDF) base.

This shocking event adds to escalating tensions in the region, as similar violent occurrences have occasionally marred peace in the area.