Electric Vehicle Explodes in Netivot, Four Lightly Injured in Suspected Criminal Blast

Four people were lightly injured when an explosive device detonated in an electric vehicle in Netivot. Police suspect a criminal background and have launched an investigation.

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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE

An electric vehicle exploded this evening while driving in Netivot, lightly injuring four local residents. According to a preliminary investigation by police sappers, an explosive device detonated inside the vehicle, and authorities believe the background is criminal.

The incident occurred when the device went off during travel, causing severe front-end damage. The car swerved off the road and crashed into a wall.

Southern District police forces, including sappers and forensic investigators, rushed to the scene to collect evidence and document findings. The injured were treated at the scene by Magen David Adom teams and did not require hospital evacuation.

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