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Gas Leak on Highway 1 After Car Fire Prompts Traffic Warnings
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A natural gas-powered car caught fire and leaked gas on Highway 1 near Jerusalem, causing intermittent road closures and traffic advisories. Firefighters worked to contain the situation.
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- Car fire caused gas leak on Highway 1.
- Traffic to Jerusalem was intermittently closed.
- Drivers were urged to avoid the area.
- Firefighters worked to control the leak.
A car powered by natural gas was completely destroyed by fire on Highway 1, between the Sha'ar Hagai and Sorek interchanges. The blaze resulted in a gas leak from the vehicle.
Traffic lanes on Highway 1 heading towards Jerusalem were intermittently closed and reopened as firefighting operations progressed. Fire and Rescue services urged the public to avoid the area.
The incident caused significant traffic disruptions on the main artery connecting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
