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Many hurt in Jerusalem 'attack' |
Jerusalem car 'attack' hurts 15 |
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A motorist has driven a car into a group of people in the Israeli city of Jerusalem, injuring 15, reports say. | A motorist has driven a car into a group of people in the Israeli city of Jerusalem, injuring 15, police say. |
The driver was shot dead, according to Israel Radio and emergency services. Ambulances and police are at the scene. | "We can confirm it was a terror attack. The man was shot and killed," a police spokesman said. |
Two of the injured are said to be in a serious condition, in what police are describing as a "terrorist" attack. | One of the injured is said to be in a serious condition. Police and ambulances have rushed to the scene. |
The intersection was close to the invisible line between the Jewish and Arab sections of central Jerusalem, near the Old City. | The busy road junction was close to the invisible line between the Jewish and Arab sections of central Jerusalem, near the Old City. |
| "A man in a vehicle struck a number of people in Kikar Tzahal [also known as Israel Defence Forces Square]," said police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld. |
| The identity of the alleged attacker was not immediately known, with reports suggesting he could be Palestinian. | The identity of the alleged attacker was not immediately known, with reports suggesting he could be Palestinian. |
| It was not immediately clear who shot the driver. One unconfirmed report said he was killed by a bystander. |
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| Were you at the scene? Did you witness the incident? Send us your comments using the form below. | Were you at the scene? Did you witness the incident? Send us your comments using the form below. |
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