Light Plane Crashes in Wadi Ara, Leaving Two Injured

Two people were injured when a light aircraft crashed near Kafr Qara, prompting authorities to close Route 65 to traffic.

A light aircraft crashed this morning near the town of Kafr Qara in Wadi Ara, Israeli outlets Kan 11, ynet, and Reshet 13 reported. Emergency and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene following reports of smoke rising from the crash site.

According to a report by ynet, two people were injured in the crash. One victim was trapped in the wreckage and sustained serious injuries, while the second was reported to be in moderate condition. Kan 11 reported that one individual at the scene was found unconscious.

Following the accident and ongoing rescue operations, police closed Route 65 to traffic in the area. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and further details have not yet been released.