Model:
Mark 2Nickname at Egged:
Crane TruckIn service from:
1971Body:
EggedChassis:
Leyland EnglandEngine:
Leyland 680 A.S 2 under flooredNumber of seats:
Driver +2Years of Operation:
15Registration Number:
724-020Special Occurrences:
The bus became famous throughout Israel for its photo taken on Mitleh Pass in Yom Kippur War. The first bus converted to truck. On 8th May 1970 the bus carried children from moshav Avivim to school (Avivim is agricultural Moshav, located just meters from the border with Lebanon) and was attacked by terrorists. The attack caused the death of 9 children (aged between six and nine) , 3 adults, and left 19 others crippled for life... The driver, Rami Yarkoni from Safed branch, continued to drive until was shot.