A car crashed into pedestrians at the Karkur intersection south of Haifa on Thursday when what Israeli police called a “suspected terror attack.” The crash left at least seven people injured, one of whom remains serious.
Police forces at the scene apparently stopped a suspiciously driving vehicle and a suspect intended who for the attack they in custody. Security forces are looking into the reason behind the incident, and higher alert levels have been placed in place.
We can confirm that there are doctors and paramedics on the scene treating the injured patients, Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency service said. “Our staff are treating seven casualties, among them one in a critical condition,” a spokesperson added. Emergency responders rushed the injured to nearby hospitals for additional medical treatment. 
Eyewitnesses described mayhem and confusion as the car hunted pedestrians. “Everyone was screaming and ducking. It happened so quickly, a local resident who was at the intersection revealed.
Although no identity nor potential links have been revealed by authorities regarding the suspect, anger in the region is high, with recent events fueling security fears.
The assault occurs in an era of increasing turmoil, and raises the stakes for security forces, who increase the vigilance and patrols in key regions of the nation. Sexy officials have asked the public to remain vigilant while the investigations are still ongoing.
