Car plows into pedestrians in Italy’s Modena, 8 injured, 4 critically, mayor says
Authorities detained the driver after the crash injured at least eight people, and investigators are examining whether he acted deliberately or was impaired.
- On Saturday, a 31-year-old driver struck at least seven pedestrians in Modena, Italy, before police arrested him wielding a knife.
- The suspect accelerated suddenly on Via Emilia around 4:30 pm, zigzagging erratically before crashing into a storefront, Mayor Massimo Mezzetti reported.
- Four of the eight injured remain in serious condition; one woman suffered crushed legs when struck by the vehicle, while witness Signorelli dodged two knife strikes.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posted on social media expressing solidarity with injured victims and their families, stating she trusts the perpetrator will be held fully accountable.
- Authorities have not determined a motive, though terrorism is not being ruled out, and police suspect the driver may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Israeli FM expresses solidarity with Italy after car ramming
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar expressed solidarity with his Italian counterpart following an apparent terrorist attack on Saturday in Modena near Milan, in which eight people were injured.“I was shocked to learn of the vile attack that took place in Modena, Italy, in which civilians were run over and stabbed,” read an Italian-language post on Sa’ar X account, addressed to Antonio Tajani.“I wish to express my solidarity to the Italian gov…
A car driver races through Modena's old town in passers-by. Eight people are injured, two lose their legs. Among the seriously injured is also a German.
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