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One person killed, six hurt as gas canister explodes in Jaffa
By Roni Singer-Heruti, Haaretz Correspondent, and Haaretz Service
A man in his 40s was killed and six people were hurt Friday when a gas canister being transported on a truck exploded in Jaffa and the truck crashed into a wall.
One of the casualties was moderately hurt and the others were lightly injured or being treated for shock. The incident, which took place on Yefet Street around noon, also damaged buildings and vehicles in the area.
Security forces searching the area after the blast found no traces of explosives, appearing to rule out the possibility that the blast was caused by a bomb.
An initial police investigation indicates that the crash took place as a result of the explosion. It was not immediately clear whether the casualties resulted from the blast or the crash.
The truck was transporting beer and food when the incident occurred, Israel Radio reported.