Three workers were burned in an explosion and fire at the Intel plant in Kiryat Gat. A tanker carrying nitrogen gas reportedly exploded at the entrance to the plant.
A hazardous materials incident was declared at the scene, and police said they are checking for a possible leak. A helicopter has been called in to evacuate the injured.
Magen David Adom said the three were burned while working at a factory in the Rabin Industrial Park. Its EMTs and paramedics are treating them at the scene. All three are conscious and have burns on their bodies.
United Hatzalah said its medical teams are treating casualties at the scene of what it called an unusual incident, in which an explosion was heard at a factory in the city.
One of the injured is now in critical condition.
Police from the Southern District are at the scene with emergency, medical and rescue teams. They are sealing off the area, searching the site and directing traffic to keep the public safe and allow responders to handle the incident.
Police urged the public to stay away from the area, avoid gathering nearby and follow the instructions of security and rescue personnel.
Footage from the scene shows the fire at the site.
This is a developing story.
