Car Thief Critically Injured After Jerusalem Police Chase
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
A Palestinian car thief was critically injured near Jerusalem on Friday, October 9, after crashing during a police chase. Police pursued the stolen vehicle from Jerusalem towards Gush Etzion, with the driver breaching roadblocks and endangering others. Officers fired at the car, causing it to flip and ignite. Highway 60 near Gad Natan remains closed.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A Palestinian car thief was critically injured after a police chase near Jerusalem on October 9.
- Police pursued the stolen vehicle from Jerusalem towards the Gush Etzion junction.
- The driver breached police roadblocks, endangering officers and other road users.
- Officers fired at the car, leading to it overturning and catching fire.
- Highway 60 near the settlement of Gad Natan was closed in both directions.
A Palestinian resident, who stole a car near Jerusalem on Friday, October 9, sustained critical injuries after losing control of the vehicle during a police pursuit. Israeli police reported receiving information about the stolen car traveling from Jerusalem towards the Gush Etzion junction. Officers from the "Etzion" station initiated a chase and set up roadblocks. The driver, endangering police and other road users, breached the roadblocks. Police officers, perceiving a threat to their lives, opened fire on the car, causing it to overturn and catch fire. Firefighters are currently working at the scene. Highway 60 near the settlement of Gad Natan is closed in both directions.
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