Police in Israel are investigating reports of explosions involving three buses in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv – in an incident they are describing as a “suspected terror attack“.

Officers said “large police forces are at the scenes, searching for suspects” whilst footage on social media has circulated showing a bus on fire in a car park, with a massive plume of smoke rising above it. There have been no reports of casualties at this stage, police said.

Israeli Transport Minister Regev has ordered all buses, trains, and light rail trains in country to cease activity to conduct checks for explosive devices. Authorities are also urging the public to avoid the areas and remain alert for suspicious items.

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