Moment Jewish community ambulance explodes in arson attack: Video

WorldPolitics
24 Mar 2026 • 7:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A video captured the moment an ambulance exploded in Golders Green, north London, following an arson attack.
  • The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, 23 March, showing the vehicle engulfed in flames before exploding.
  • Firefighters were seen attempting to extinguish the blaze as smoke billowed from the vehicle.
  • Four Jewish community ambulances were torched outside the Machzike Hadath Synagogue.
  • Scotland Yard is investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime, but has stated it is not being treated as terrorism.

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