The Carmel Tunnels have been partially opened to traffic.

Update as of 15:35 p.m

The Carmel Tunnels from south to north were opened to traffic, except for the section of the tunnel from the check post to Neve Sha'anan.

Published 15:25

(haipo) The Carmel Tunnels were closed to traffic following a vehicle that caught fire inside the tunnels. The announcement of the closure was made by the Carmel Tunnels. At this stage, no injuries are known, and traffic in the area was stopped to allow for treatment of the incident.

Tunnel closure following vehicle fire

The Carmel Tunnels announced that the tunnels have been closed to vehicular traffic following a vehicle on fire. This is an exceptional event that is affecting traffic in the area, and drivers planning to pass through the tunnels are required to plan an alternative route. The closure is intended to allow fire and rescue personnel to operate safely at the scene and prevent danger to other drivers and passengers. At this stage, no further details have been provided about the circumstances of the incident or an estimated date for the tunnels to reopen to traffic.

From Fire and Rescue it was delivered to Lai Pa:

A vehicle caught fire in the Carmel Tunnels – the incident is under control.

The Carmel Tunnels are closed to traffic due to a private vehicle fire.
Firefighters from the Haifa station are on scene working on the incident. At this stage, no injuries have been reported.
More reports later.