Power outage in Lod after attempted cable theft

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An attempt to steal underground electricity cables in the area of the Ben Shemen Junction caused a power outage in old Lod. Electricity Company crews found soot and cut marks at the site.

According to Israel Hayom, electricity supply to all customers in the area was restored at around 04:00, after an outage that lasted about two hours. The Electricity Company said it filed a complaint with police and is working to repair the damage.

According to Channel 14, the attempt was halted after an explosion occurred at the site, and the suspects may have been injured in it. The Electricity Company is warning of the danger, and police will try to locate the suspects.