JERUSALEM - Israeli military helicopters and ambulances on Saturday evacuated 34 Israelis injured in a bus crash in neighboring Jordan, officials said.
One Israeli was killed in the accident that occurred late on Friday when a tour bus overturned while en route to the ancient southern city of Petra.
Three air force helicopters and 18 ambulances were used to evacuate the injured to Israeli hospitals, Israel’s rescue services said in a statement.
Three were reported to be in a serious condition.
Jordan, which has a 1994 peace treaty with Israel, has been battered by heavy rain storms and strong winds.
Petra is a World Heritage Site famous for its ancient Nabataean ruins, including spectacular temples and tombs hewn from rose-colored rock which were featured in the Hollywood movie “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”
In July 2007, Petra was chosen as one of the “new” seven wonders of the world.
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