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Jerusalem car ramming into nightclub goers is being investigated as ‘terror attack’

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A car ramming at a popular night spot in central Jerusalem that injured 14 people on Thursday is being investigated as a "terror attack," Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said.

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Israel's Magen David emergency medical service said it had "treated and evacuated" 14 people to hospitals following the incident at Jerusalem's First Station, an area that includes several bars and restaurants.

A military spokesperson told AFP that the army was aware of a possible attack perpetrated by someone driving a vehicle in the area and would have more information later on Thursday.

Israel's Haaretz newspaper quoted police as saying that a manhunt was underway for the suspected attacker.

The United Hatzalah medical emergency volunteers said their team had treated "people for injuries at the First Station in Jerusalem.

"Due to the nature of the incident, United Hatzalah's Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit were dispatched to the scene and treated eight people who were suffering from emotional or psychological shock," it said in a statement.

There was no immediate indication as to the motivation of the possible attack, but it comes amid heightened tension between Israel and the Palestinians following the release of US PresidRead More – Source

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