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Truck Fire Shuts Down Highway 90 Near Kibbutz Yael
A truck caught fire on the Arava Road south of Kibbutz Yahel on Wednesday morning, leading to the closure of the highway and prompting an emergency response. Firefighters rushed to the scene to battle the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the surrounding area.
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What happened
- 01A truck caught fire on the Arava Road south of Kibbutz Yahel on Wednesday morning.
- 02Firefighters from the Yotvata and Timna stations responded to extinguish the blaze using specialized foam.
- 03The incident led to the closure of Highway 90, disrupting traffic in the southern region.
- 04According to Alarab and JDN, the highway was closed to northbound traffic near the scene.
- 05Hamal reported that the Arava Road was closed to traffic in both directions during the incident.
- 06Authorities urged drivers to avoid the area and keep access routes clear for emergency vehicles.
Firefighting crews from the Yotvata and Timna stations of the Southern District of the Fire and Rescue Services were dispatched to the location immediately after receiving the report. The teams utilized specialized firefighting foam to contain and extinguish the heavy fire engulfing the vehicle.
The incident caused significant traffic disruptions on Highway 90. According to Alarab and JDN, the highway was closed to northbound traffic, while Hamal reported that the road was closed in both directions in the affected area.
The Southern District of the Fire and Rescue Services stated that the incident was ongoing as crews continued their firefighting and scene management operations. Authorities urged the public and drivers approaching the area to stay clear of the scene. Drivers were instructed to avoid stopping nearby, refrain from blocking access routes, and allow emergency services to operate unimpeded.
Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated
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