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Suspected Septic Truck Driver Arrested for Rishon LeZion Odor

A septic truck driver was arrested in Rishon LeZion on suspicion of dumping fuel and oil into the city's sewage system, causing a severe odor for 36 hours.

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What happened

01A septic truck driver was arrested for allegedly causing a severe odor in Rishon LeZion.
02The driver is suspected of dumping fuel and oil into the municipal sewage system.
03The pungent smell affected Rishon LeZion for a day and a half, prompting hundreds of complaints.
04Two residents were treated at Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Medical Center for shortness of breath.
05City officials and environmental agencies are investigating the incident and planning cleanup operations.

Mayor Raz Kinclich announced the source of the pollution, which led to hundreds of complaints and two residents requiring medical attention for breathing difficulties. The investigation is ongoing, and special flushing operations are planned.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ynet, the latest report. Read Ynet’s original