Approximately 20 people were casualties of an explosion Monday on Ramim Ridge in the Galilee Panhandle in northern Israel. One person was killed and two others were seriously injured.
According to initial reports, the victims were part of a group of teachers and students on a field trip in the area who were apparently injured when an unexploded munition detonated.
Helicopters from the Israel Defense Forces and Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency medical service, were dispatched to the scene and the injured are currently being evacuated.
The Education Ministry said in a statement: "This is an extremely serious incident, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families. The Education Ministry is currently working with security forces and all relevant professionals to provide support to the students, teaching staff and their families. We urge the public to act responsibly and refrain from spreading unverified information while the details of the incident are still being established."
Further details to follow.
