Israeli media: 12 injured as a result of an unexploded ordnance explosion near the Lebanese border

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The Magen David Adom (MDA) organization reported that it received a report of the accident at 2:53 pm via the emergency line (101), and its crews are currently providing medical treatment to the injured at the accident site, according to the Israeli Ynet news website.

The organization announced that at least 12 people were injured - four of them seriously - following the explosion of unexploded ordnance on Monday afternoon near "Mitzpe Beer" on the northern border of Israel.

Reports indicate that the injured were among a group of hikers, and 14 ambulances and three rescue helicopters were sent to the site.

Preliminary information indicates that the injured were members of a group of hikers.

The Israeli army sent teams to help, including three rescue helicopters.