Director of the Karama Border Crossing police, Mustafa Dawabsheh, said that The King Hussein Bridge, also known as the Karama/Allenby Bridge, was closed today to the movement of departing and arriving passengers and cargo. Dawabsheh called on citizens not to go to the crossing, as it is closed in both directions. Earlier yesterday, three Israelis were killed in a shooting at the King Hussein Bridge. The shooter, identified as a truck driver, was also shot dead in the aftermath. Source: National news agency - Lebanon
Three People Killed in Vehicle Accident in Amman
August 19, 2026
Amman: Three people were killed in a vehicle accident early Wednesday in the Al-Mahatta area of Amman, the Public Security Directorate’s media spokesperson said.
According to Jordan News Agency, the spokesperson stated that the vehicle struck a concr…