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Suspected Terror Attack Near Tel Aviv: 37 Injured as Truck Rams Bus
Jerusalem, 27 October, 2024 (TPS) -- This article has been periodically updated.
At least 37 people were injured when a truck struck a bus in the area of Glilot north of Tel Aviv in a suspected terror attack on Sunday morning.
An initial investigation indicates that the bus arrived at a stop by an army base to drop off passengers when it was hit by the truck. Police sources said the truck driver — a resident of the Israeli-Arab town of Qalansawe — was shot and killed by civilians at the scene after exiting the vehicle while reportedly holding a knife.
“It was a difficult scene with a truck, a bus, and pedestrians. We provided initial treatment at the scene to over 20 people (at this stage) who sustained varying degrees of injuries. Some of them were rescued by fire crews in serious condition after being trapped under the truck,” said United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Aharon Yaakobson.
Many of the victims were said to be elderly retirees on their way to a nearby museum.
Victims were evacuated to area hospitals for treatment
According to the Magen David Adom emergency response organization, six were in critical condition, seven in moderate condition and 20 suffering light injuries. Four more victims were suffering anxiety.
The Mossad headquarters and several army intelligence units targeted by Hezbollah missile attacks are located in the area.
