2:11PM IL: [VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Following is an update on the wounded from the truck ramming attack in the Armon HaNatziv neighborhood of Jerusalem.
It is confirmed that four adults in their twenties were killed in the attack including three males and one female. 15 persons sustained physical injuries with one arriving at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in very serious condition. Four others are listed in moderate condition (3 in Hadassah Ein Kerem & 1 in Shaare Zedek). A number of victims are being treated for hysteria as well.
Firemen had to use hydraulic equipment to lift the truck up from on top of some of the victims. MDA Deputy Jerusalem Commander Avi Chovav told Channel 2 News “unfortunately, for some of the victims, there was nothing that could be done”.
Police have placed a gag order on reporting details of the investigation into the attack. Shaare Zedek Hospital has launched an emergency information number which is: 1-255-125.
Police Chief Roni Alsheich tells the media there is a gag order on the investigation but he does confirm the terrorist was a Jerusalem resident.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photos: Media Resource Group)