Two Seriously Injured in Old Ordnance Explosion Near Metula
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Six Thai workers were injured by an explosion of old ordnance near Metula, Israel, with two seriously hurt and evacuated by helicopter. Police are investigating the incident, which is not considered a security threat.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Six Thai workers injured by old ordnance explosion near Metula.
- Two workers are in serious condition and were airlifted to hospitals.
- Police and bomb disposal experts are investigating the incident.
- The ordnance is suspected to be leftover ammunition from past conflicts.
- The explosion occurred in nectarine orchards near Metula.
- Local authorities confirm no security threat and normal life continues.
Six Thai foreign workers were injured Tuesday morning by the explosion of old ordnance in an open area near Metula, northern Israel. Two of the workers sustained serious injuries and were urgently evacuated by helicopter to hospitals. The remaining injured were also taken to medical facilities for treatment.
Israeli police arrived at the scene and launched an investigation into the incident. Bomb disposal experts were dispatched to examine the circumstances surrounding the explosion. Initial reports suggest the ordnance was leftover ammunition from a previous conflict that had not been detected or neutralized.
The Metula local council confirmed the explosion occurred in nearby nectarine orchards and emphasized there is no security threat. They stated that daily life in the community continues as usual despite the incident. Police continue to investigate the case to clarify all details.
