An elderly woman was killed, and several pedestrians were injured in a bus accident on David Remez Street in Ashkelon on Tuesday afternoon.
Police confirmed shortly after the accident that three different buses were involved.
Magen David Adom medics and paramedics provided medical treatment at the scene to a number of injured people with varying degrees of injury.
Two women in their 70s were taken to Barzilai Medical Center, one in serious condition and one in moderate condition, according to MDA. Police stated that both were in serious condition.
Police open investigation into the bus crash
Israel Police opened an investigation into the incident, arriving on the scene alongside paramedics from MDA and United Hatzala to collect witness testimony and evidence.
This is a developing story.