Palestinian Car Thief Critically Injured After Police Chase Near Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
A Palestinian car thief was critically injured near Jerusalem after a police chase ended with his vehicle overturning and catching fire. Police opened fire on the suspect who was fleeing and driving recklessly. The incident led to a fire and the closure of Route 60. The suspect's condition is critical.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A Palestinian car thief was critically injured near Jerusalem after a police chase.
- The suspect's vehicle overturned and caught fire following police gunfire.
- Police pursued the stolen car from Jerusalem towards the Gush Etzion junction.
- The suspect drove recklessly, endangering officers and other road users.
- Route 60 near Gad was closed in both directions due to the incident.
A Palestinian man was critically injured after stealing a car near Jerusalem and leading police on a chase that ended with his vehicle overturning and catching fire. The incident occurred after police officers opened fire on the suspect's vehicle. According to a police statement, the stolen car fled Jerusalem towards the Gush Etzion junction. Officers from the Etzion station pursued the vehicle, setting up roadblocks to stop the driver. The suspect reportedly drove recklessly, endangering officers and other road users, and breached police barriers in an attempt to escape. Police stated that officers fired at the car out of fear for their lives, causing it to overturn and ignite, starting a fire. Firefighting crews are currently at the scene. Route 60 near the settlement of Gad has been closed in both directions.
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