Initial report: About 5 workers injured in agricultural area near Metula from unexploded ordnance explosion - one in serious condition
Five workers were injured this morning in an agricultural area near Metula from an unexploded ordnance explosion. One is in serious condition and one in moderate condition, both evacuated by helicopter to the hospital. Three others sustained minor injuries. According to initial reports, it may be cluster munitions, but the circumstances and source have not yet been officially confirmed. Bomb disposal units and EOD teams were called to the scene for searches.
A serious incident occurred this morning (Tuesday) at around 07:15 in the Metula area, when five workers were injured as a result of an unexploded ordnance explosion in an agricultural area. An emergency medical team dispatched to the scene provided life-saving initial medical care to the injured. Among the wounded: one person in serious condition, one in moderate condition, and three others with minor injuries. Those in serious and moderate condition were urgently evacuated by helicopter to the hospital for further medical treatment. Initial reports suggest the ordnance that exploded may be cluster munitions, but the circumstances of the incident and the exact source of the device found in the area are still under investigation and have not been officially confirmed. Bomb disposal units and EOD teams were called to the scene to handle the area, conduct thorough searches, and ensure there are no additional charges or unexploded ordnance.