25 Jan 2022 | 06:50 AM UTC
Israel: Car explosion reported in Rehovot Jan. 25
Car explosion occurs in Rehovot, Israel, morning of Jan. 25. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Emergency personnel are responding to a car explosion on Carmel Street in Rehovot as of the morning of Jan. 25. The cause of the explosion remains unclear. The blast has left at least two people injured.
Increased security measures are likely near the affected area as authorities investigate the incident. Localized transport and business disruptions are possible near the incident site through the afternoon of Jan. 25.
Rehovot is approximately 20 km (12 miles) south of Tel Aviv.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized ground travel and business disruptions Jan. 25. Heed the advice of security personnel.
