Explosion on Israel's Lebanon border: 1 dead, 19 injured

According to reports in the Israeli press, an explosion occurred in the Ramim Ridge region in northern Israel, near the Lebanese border.

In the statement made by the Red Star of David, it was stated that 1 person died in the explosion and 19 people were injured to various degrees due to scattered shrapnel.

It was reported that 2 of the injured were in serious condition and 3 were in moderate condition.

Speaking to Channel 12 television broadcasting in Israel, Red Star of David Director Eli Bin said that according to initial findings, those injured in the incident were civilians hiking in the region.

In the news, it was noted that the explosion occurred when one of a group of students going for a nature walk accidentally stepped on ammunition while walking in an open field.

In a separate statement made by the Red Star of David, it was stated that those injured were a group of teachers and students.

While it was stated that the Israeli army dispatched helicopters to the region, the Israeli press reported that the incident occurred as a result of the explosion of an unexploded ordnance.