Accident in the Carmel tunnels: the tunnels were closed to traffic for the purpose of evacuating vehicles
It was reported to Lahi Fe - the news corporation today (Wednesday) at 09:05, that the Carmel tunnels were closed to traffic following an accident that occurred there. The emergency teams are working in the field to evacuate the vehicles involved and restore traffic to normal.
The tunnels are currently not expected to reopen, and drivers are asked to follow updates and choose alternative routes. The rescue forces and the police are working to deal with the situation as quickly as possible.
Update: The Carmel tunnels were reopened to traffic after vehicles were evacuated
They reopened to traffic at 09:35, after the vehicles involved were evacuated. The rescue forces finished their activities in the area, and the traffic in the place returned to normal.
Drivers are asked to continue to drive carefully and keep up to date with the traffic situation as needed.
We must transfer the entire population of Israel to public transportation.
The vision should be 20 bus lines that pass through the tunnels and continue to the bus stations for all the neighborhoods of the ridge alongside trucks and a small number of private vehicles.