A train burst into flames in Lod, Israel, sparking fear of a possible terror incident before officials confirmed it was a technical malfunction. No fatalities reported, but the timing raised security concerns in a city already scarred by past riots.
In the central Israeli city of Lod, chaos erupted when a train suddenly caught fire today, forcing terrified passengers to scramble for safety. Thick black smoke billowed from the carriages, and emergency teams rushed to the scene.
Authorities said early investigations suggest the fire was caused by a technical fault, not terrorism. However, in Lod—a city that saw violent Arab riots in May 2021 and has since been a hotspot of national security concern—every blaze raises fears of another attack.
Dozens of passengers were evacuated, and Magen David Adom teams treated several people for smoke inhalation. Israel Railways immediately halted services along the affected line while fire brigades contained the flames.
Security analysts noted that the incident highlights the fragile balance between infrastructure safety and terror preparedness in Israel’s heartland. With Hamas and other Iran-backed groups openly calling to ignite unrest inside Israel, officials cannot afford to dismiss such incidents lightly.
Israel’s Transportation Ministry has ordered an urgent review of railway safety systems, while Lod residents are calling for tighter security patrols around vital infrastructure.
