Two people have been seriously injured following a bus accident in Ashkelon, a coastal city in southern Israel. The incident occurred during what authorities described as a routine transport operation, leaving one passenger with severe injuries and another with moderate wounds.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, with paramedics providing immediate medical attention to the injured. Both casualties were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment, where they remain under observation.
Details surrounding the exact circumstances of the accident remain unclear at this stage, with investigations ongoing into what caused the incident. Ashkelon, located approximately 15 kilometres north of Gaza, serves as a major transportation hub for the southern region.
Local authorities have not yet released further information regarding potential causes, whether mechanical failure, driver error, or other factors contributed to the collision. The investigation is expected to provide clarification in the coming days.
Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.
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