Eight people are believed to have been killed and as many as 50 injured in a serious road crash in south Israel.

The incident is thought to have involved a collision between a bus, a tractor, and a truck in the Negev.

Magen David Adom ambulances and paramedics, as well as firefighters, were at the scene near the Lahavim junction, and were working to free passengers from the wreckage.

An MDA spokesman said some of those who are injured are in a critical condition. It is thought all the passengers on the bus have now been rescued.

Helicopters were being used to evacuate those needing treatment.

The incident happened around 2.40pm local time (12.40pm GMT).