Eight individuals were injured in the incident, with two 20-year-old man and woman sustaining moderate injuries to their limbs and chest, another three in moderate condition, and three suffering light wounds. The collision occurred on Route 57 at the entrance to Kfar Yona, prompting the deployment of substantial emergency response teams to assist the victims. The drive fled the scene but his abandoned Toyota truck was found not far from the area.

Magen David Adom emergency services confirmed that emergency dispatch received the initial report at 9:25 a.m. regarding a vehicle that collided with a bus stop on Route 57. MDA emergency medical technicians and paramedics are providing on-site medical care to six injured individuals with different severity levels of trauma.

Video: The aftermath of the attack on Thursday, July 24, 2025 / Credit: Israel Police

Israel Police spokesman stated, "Following the suspected terrorist attack in the Sharon region, the attacking vehicle was located in the Beit Lid area. At this stage, the manhunt continues for the suspect who fled from the vehicle, with district and station officers searching along major routes and in open terrain, assisted by Israel Police aviation unit helicopters, motorcycle patrol units, and the K-9 unit."

An eyewitness described the scene, "I was not far from there and heard a loud crash. I saw all the glass at the bus station shattered. There was panic and screaming, and several injured people were lying near the station. Ambulances arrived very quickly and began treating the wounded."

Magen David Adom reported that "paramedics and EMTs are providing medical treatment and evacuating to Laniado Hospital a young man and woman, both around 20 years old, in moderate condition, fully conscious, with limb injuries. Several additional casualties in light condition are being treated at the scene."

MDA emergency medical technician Idan Haras reported, "We were called to a bus station near Kfar Yona after receiving reports that a vehicle struck several people at the location. There was chaos and destruction at the scene, with multiple injured people. We immediately began providing medical treatment including bandaging and bleeding control for two approximately 20-year-old individuals in moderate condition and several other casualties in light condition, evacuating them quickly to the hospital."

MDA officials stated, "At 9:25 a.m., a report was received at MDA's 101 emergency center in the Sharon region about a vehicle that crashed into a bus station on Route 57 at the entrance to Kfar Yona. MDA paramedics and EMTs are providing medical treatment at the scene to 6 casualties with varying degrees of injury. Updates to follow."

Kfar Yona Municipality reported, "Rabin Junction-Route 57 is closed to traffic in all directions. Exit from the city only through Begin Street or westward through Hananiel Junction."

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Running can induce a euphoric state known as the "runner's high," but physical discomforts like fatigue, cramps, digestive issues, breathing difficulties, muscle burn, skin itching, blisters, and gastrointestinal issues are more common. Proper gear, techniques, hydration, and nutrition can help prevent and manage these issues.

Studies show that runners have lower instances of knee osteoarthritis and report less knee pain compared to sedentary individuals, suggesting that running may be protective for joint health and cartilage conditioning.

Common running-related injuries include foot and leg issues like plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, hallux rigidus, toenail damage, stress fractures, and lower back pain.

Running offers similar physical and mental benefits to walking in less time, but the extent of improvement varies. To transition from walking to running, gradually introduce running intervals to increase pace and intensity.

Walking is a simple, accessible, and effective form of exercise that can lower the risk of various health problems, including anxiety, depression, diabetes, and some cancers.

VO2 max, a measure of oxygen use during exercise and an indicator of fitness and longevity, can be improved by any level of activity, including slow steps throughout the day. Walking faster increases heart and breathing rates, leading to greater improvements.

Knee injuries remain common among runners, with factors like body weight, running technique, and footwear playing a role. Starting with gradual progression and including strength, balance, and core exercises can mitigate injury risk.

Highly cushioned running shoes may not necessarily reduce injury risk and could encourage bad running form, while minimal footwear may be more beneficial for proper foot strike and form. Running on grass may reduce the forces of foot strike compared to harder surfaces.

Running can benefit joint health by improving muscle function, increasing synovial fluid production, staving off heart disease and obesity (which are associated with increased arthritis risk), but running injuries increase the risk of developing arthritis, highlighting the importance of injury prevention.

To prevent and manage running-induced back pain, it is recommended to incorporate core strengthening, dynamic warm-ups, static stretches, cross-training (including strength training and stretching), proper footwear, and running on treadmills or tracks. If modifications do not alleviate back pain, consulting a specialist for further evaluation and treatment is advisable.

Sources: wellandgood.com, nytimes.com, theguardian.com, nbcnews.com, wired.com, hss.edu, and healthline.com.

This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.

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Magen David Adom paramedics had to resuscitate two of the family members at the scene. They were reportedly unconscious and not breathing when the first responders arrived.

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A 14-year-old boy was listed in critical condition. A woman in her 30s was listed in serious but stable condition and was in an induced coma and on a respirator. Another young man about 20 was in serious but stable condition. Two other members of the family sustained light to moderate injuries in the lightning strike.

MDA paramedic Keren Slobodnik said that when the first responders arrived, they saw two of the victims lying on the beach, unconscious. A third, she said, was "conscious but disoriented."

"The MDA team that was nearby started working to resuscitate the two who were unconscious, not breathing, and without a pulse. As soon as we arrived, we continued trying to revive the two. The heartbeat of one was restored, and we are now trying to resuscitate the other youth," Slobodnik said.

Eyewitness Guy Shlepkov, who also tried to help the injured parties, said the lighting strike was "quick and amazing."

"There weren't a lot of people on the beach. Suddenly, there was a really strong 'boom.' It's really lucky there were a few people and they called for help and started helping the injured. I ran to the lifeguard's booth and asked them to get help urgently. A few people helped out with first aid. A woman who had been hit [by the lightning] was complaining she couldn't move her legs," Shlepkov said.

Magen David Adom spokesman Zaki Heller characterized the incident as "serious and unusual."

Thunderstorms, as well as sandstorms, were being reported throughout southern Israel, from Ashkelon to Beersheba.

According to National Geographic, approximately 10% of lightning strike victims are killed, while 70% suffer long-term injuries. Some 400 people in the US survive being hit by lightning every year.

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