Police and fire crews were dispatched to the Bank Junction in Jerusalem after reports of explosions and a fire at a light rail construction site. The incident caused a widespread power outage due to burned electrical cables. An investigation is ongoing, according to initial reports.
The Zioneer reported at 15:05 that police launched an investigation after electrical cables were burned at the same light rail construction site. The current incident, at approximately 15:44, involved explosions and a fire that burned additional cables, causing a widespread blackout in the area. Police and firefighters are on scene. The construction site has been a focal point of protests in recent weeks, with prior incidents of vandalism and arson. The circumstances of today's fire are under investigation.
2 developments
- StrongPolice halt Jerusalem light rail at Central Station, cordon off area
- DevelopingPolice continue to disperse disorder, block damage attempts near Jerusalem light rail
- DevelopingUltra-Orthodox protesters set fire near Jerusalem light rail construction site
- DevelopingPolice arrest two suspects for vandalism at Jerusalem light rail construction site
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