Israeli media has reported that around 16 people have been injured by a bus explosion in Jerusalem on April 18.
According to police, it is unclear what caused the explosion, but it is confirmed that at least two people have been left in critical condition.
At least 16 wounded, two seriously, in #Jerusalem bus blast. Updates: https://t.co/cvbpVKNC4I pic.twitter.com/RxhHqkW4QU
— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) April 18, 2016
Local media has reported that 10 wounded people were removed to area hospitals, while the rest remained on scene.
Police have not yet ruled out that this was an act of terror and have warned the public to remain alert.
Israeli police initially believed the incident was militant-related, but then said it may have started when an empty bus caught fire and then ignited the bus carrying passengers, according to Reuters.
Smoke from Jerusalem bus blast pic.twitter.com/lvKRg93sBD
— Dan Williams (@DanWilliams) April 18, 2016
The approximate area of the Jerusalem bus explosion pic.twitter.com/EP6zUiWTnK
— Oren Kessler (@OrenKessler) April 18, 2016
