Woman Seriously Hurt in Gas Cylinder Explosion in Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter; Cause Under Investigation

Initial report, MDA operational footage

A report of a gas cylinder explosion in a building in Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter was received today, Thursday. According to initial reports, three people were injured in the incident, including a woman in critical condition and a man in moderate condition.

According to Fire and Rescue Services, the explosion caused damage to the building. It was also reported that, at this stage, three injured people are being treated at the scene by MDA teams: one injured person whose condition is still unknown, a second injured person in serious condition, and a third injured person who is being evacuated while resuscitation efforts are being carried out.

MDA said, "There are several injured people from a gas cylinder explosion in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. This is only a preliminary report. MDA medics and paramedics are providing treatment at the scene to 2 injured people, one of them seriously injured. More updates to follow."

Forces are currently operating at the scene together with firefighting, rescue and emergency crews in order to clear routes, treat the scene and assist in evacuating the injured. The circumstances of the explosion are under investigation.

The police said, "A gas cylinder explosion occurred a short time ago in an apartment in the Old City of Jerusalem. According to medical personnel, there are two injured people at the scene, a woman in serious condition and a man in moderate condition. Police from the David District in the Jerusalem District arrived at the scene and are working together with firefighting and rescue forces and emergency personnel to clear routes, treat the scene and evacuate the injured."