[Global Network Report Reporter Qiao Bingxin] According to the Times of Israel, on April 29, local time, a stampede occurred at a religious event on Mount Melon in northern Israel, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 65 others. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu described the incident as "a terrible disaster."
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According to reports, a grandstand suddenly collapsed at the scene, causing a stampede. Tens of thousands of Jews gathered at the scene. Video from the scene showed that rescuers arrived at the scene and set up a temporary hospital to rescue the injured. According to reports, this is the largest gathering in Israel since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic.
Tens of thousands of Jews attend a religious event on Mount Meron in northern Israel.
An eyewitness told Israel's Haaretz newspaper: "(The accident) happened in a split second; people fell and trampled on each other. It was a disaster. "
In addition, "Russia Today" (RT) said that rescuers used helicopters to evacuate the wounded, but the crowds caused certain obstacles. The Israel Defense Forces said it deployed a team and multiple aircraft to the scene.
"The Times of Israel" stated that 100,000 people gathered at the scene that day.
Source: Global Network
