A man in his 40s was killed Wednesday morning in an accident involving four trucks on Highway 6 near the Kiryat Gat interchange.
However, rather than trying to help the people injured in the accident, bystanders allegedly decided to loot one of the trucks instead.
"Instead of lending a hand and helping, people are looting," a candy truck driver involved in the accident told Maariv.
Footage of the looting was spread on social media.
"I hope the police catch them": Driver reacts to truck being looted
"I can't believe people stole my cargo. This isn't the Israel I know," the looted truck's driver Amram, told Ynet while receiving medical treatment for his injuries from the accident.
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"What right did they have to take it? They should be ashamed," he said. "That's not how you should behave. I hope the police catch them."
Israel Police officers have been made aware of the looting and are investigating.