An IDF tank from the 74th Battalion of the 188th Brigade overturned during a training exercise on Mount Dov in northern Israel. The incident occurred shortly before 7:00PM on Monday morning, near the Hadas Outpost.

The tank driver veered from the road and continued until the tank lost footing and flipped to the right. The tank first flipped 90 degrees, and after a short time, flipped over entirely.

The crew according to officials performed as instructed in such a situation. Emergency medical personnel responded and the soldiers involved were checked by medical personnel. They all emerged unscathed.

The military quickly launched an investigation into the incident. IDF Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Amir Baram halted all exercises in his region until the initial findings of the probe are presented.

“In addition, he ordered the lessons of the incident be shared to all units,” the military said in a statement.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)