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A serious traffic collision on a southern Israeli highway has claimed the life of a bus driver, with more than 20 passengers injured in the crash, according to medics and rescue services. Among the wounded is a 61-year-old woman reported to be in serious condition.

The bus was transporting a group of girls on a field trip when the collision with a tractor occurred. Emergency services responded to the scene and transported casualties to nearby medical facilities.

Investigators are examining the circumstances of the accident to determine the cause of the collision between the two vehicles.

Sources: Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post, Ynet