Explosion rocks capital near Jerusalem Convention Center, MDA declares 20 injured, three of them severely. Explosive device found nearby, police searching for more while trying to keep passers-by away
An explosion occurred near a number 74 bus as it passed before the Jerusalem Convention Center. Magen David Adom rescue forces declared a mass casualty event and ambulances were alerted to the scene.
So far paramedics say there are a number of injured people at the scene, apparently suffering wounds ranging from moderate to severe.
An explosive device was found nearby, and police are searching for additional devices while trying to clear passers-by from the scene, yelling that it could still be dangerous.
The explosion occurred around 3 pm. Preliminary reports said it had taken place on a bus. A Ynet reader wrote a Red Email saying: "A loud blast was heard in the center of Jerusalem. After a minute many sirens could be heard."
MDA says 20 injured people have been evacuated to the hospital, three in serious condition and five suffering moderate injuries. The rest are lightly wounded.
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