612 people treated for various injuries at Meron

As of 4:00 pm, United Hatzalah EMS volunteers have treated 612 people suffered various injuries at Meron.

"Today, many additional people required treatment for heat stroke, faintness, and dehydration due to the warm temperatures and large crowds in tight spaces that caused a lack of breathable oxygen throughout the afternoon," said Founder and President Eli Beer.

EMS teams in the field have asked that parents do not bring small children to the grave site of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai itself during the afternoon hours as it is dangerous due to the heat, lack of oxygen, and threat of being trampled.