Iran Press/West Asia: According to Magen David Adom, the twelve were treated for their injuries at the scene of the explosion before being taken to the Medical Centers for further treatment.
It says that four people are in critical condition. One person is seriously injured and two others are moderately injured.
Another five people are being treated for minor wounds.
In a statement, the Israel Police says that Central District Police Commander Avi Bitton is at the scene of the blast, and bomb squads are examining the remains of the vehicle to ensure that it poses no further risk to the public.
At the same time, police forces are working to evacuate people trapped in two stores that caught on fire as a result of the blast.
Police say that they are treating the incident as “criminal,” indicating that they don’t suspect a terror motive.
Video footage shows the moment of the blast.
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