9 wounded in terrorist shooting attack in Samaria

At least nine people have reportedly been wounded in a suspected terrorist shooting attack on Highway 5 in Samaria Friday afternoon.

According to initial reports, the terrorist opened fire on a bus, wounding several people on board. The shooter has been neutralized.

The condition of three of the wounded is listed as serious, and three people were lightly wounded.

Magen David Adom (MDA) reported that medical teams called to the scene of the attack treated three wounded people - two of whom were struck by gunfire and one by broken glass.

Amir Yosman, a paramedic from Rescuers Without Borders who arrived at the scene, said, "Upon receiving the report of shooting at the bus, I quickly arrived at the scene and noticed several injured people. Together with additional paramedics and an IDF medical team, we provided initial medical treatment, including stopping bleeding and applying bandages."

MDA EMT Itamar Hachmov added, "We arrived at the scene with large forces and saw three injured people lying near the bus, fully conscious and suffering from gunshot wounds to their bodies. We immediately provided them with initial medical treatment on the ground, which included stopping bleeding and applying bandages, and evacuated them in MDA intensive care vehicles to the hospital in stable condition. In addition, additional MDA teams treated a number of victims who suffered from glass shard wounds and evacuated them to the hospital in light condition."

United Hatzalah EMTs Hanan Afik and Tidhar Hozeh said, "We provided initial medical treatment to eight people who were wounded. Three are in serious condition, one in moderate condition, and four were lightly injured. Additionally, we provided aid to people suffering from trauma resulting from the attack."

Significant security forces have been summoned to the scene.

The IDF stated, "A report was received regarding a shooting attack at the Gitti Avisar Junction. A terrorist was neutralized at the scene. Details to follow."

Later, the military added, "Following the initial report, a terrorist opened fire at an Israeli bus at Gitti Avisar Junction, resulting in injuries and damage. The terrorist was neutralized at the scene. IDF forces are conducting searches at the scene."