Dozens injured as stand collapses at religious holiday celebration in Israel – Reports

Moscow: Dozens of people are injured, including at least 15 in critical condition, as a result of a stampede and a stand collapse at a mass gathering to celebrate the Lag B’Omer holiday at Mount Meron in Israel.

A helicopter, ambulances and the Israel Defense Forces have been sent to the site to help those injured. Witnesses reportedly say there are many unconscious people at the site. Later, the medical service reported about 50 injured people.