A stolen vehicle overturned and caught fire on Route 60 south of Jerusalem on Friday after the driver drove through a police roadblock, the Israel Police announced, blocking traffic in both directions near the community of Gad Natan.
Police set up the roadblock after receiving the report of the stolen vehicle, which at the time was fleeing from Jerusalem towards Gush Etzion.
Officers fired upon the vehicle as it drove through the roadblock. Following the crash, the driver was extracted from the vehicle and received medical treatment.
Firefighting teams worked to extinguish the blaze. No update has been provided on the driver's condition.
This is a developing story.