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One more lorry attack: vehicle ploughs into soldiers in Israel

At least four people died and fifteen were injured after a lorry crushed into a group of pedestrians in Jerusalem. See the details of this accident in our photo gallery

One more lorry attack: vehicle ploughs into soldiers in Israel

On Sunday, January 8 an unidentified man drove a lorry onto a bustling sidewalk. As a result, local citizens, who were walking there at that moment, were hurt.

One more lorry attack: vehicle ploughs into soldiers in Israel

Local media reports that at least 15 people were injured.

One more lorry attack: vehicle ploughs into soldiers in Israel

Police reaction came immediately – soldiers opened fire on the driver and shot him dead. Reportedly, the attacker came from the Palestinian district.

One more lorry attack: vehicle ploughs into soldiers in Israel

Health care workers who arrived on the scene pronounced four people dead. Among 15 injured people, one person got a serious hurt, while four victims suffered moderate injuries.

One more lorry attack: vehicle ploughs into soldiers in Israel

Later, the attack was classified as an act of terrorism. It took place on the popular Armon Hanatziv promenade.

One more lorry attack: vehicle ploughs into soldiers in Israel

A police officer Luba Samri said that the attacker aimed to kill soldiers who got off a bus just before the accident.

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