In the center of an Italian city, a car plowed into a crowd
In Modena, Italy, a man drove his car into pedestrians in the city center, then got out of the car and attacked people with a knife. At least seven people were injured in the incident.
This was reported by Rai.
The incident occurred in Largo Porta Bologna. According to preliminary reports, the driver crashed into a storefront at high speed, striking several pedestrians along the way.
After the crash, the man, who was also injured, ran out of the car and tried to flee. According to investigators, one of the women tried to stop him, after which he stabbed her.
Modena, Italy: A speeding car mowed down pedestrians on Via Emilia in Largo Porta Bologna, injuring at least seven, three seriously, before crashing into a shop; the Moroccan-origin driver fled, stabbing a passerby who stopped him, and is now in police custody. pic.twitter.com/Xrq6oiAzHN
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Police apprehended the assailant near the scene of the incident. After reviewing surveillance footage, law enforcement officials preliminarily believe his actions may have been intentional.
According to local media, the suspect is about 30 years old and is a foreign national.
One possible motive for the terrorist attack that took place in Kyiv on April 18 could have been a domestic dispute that provoked the attacker to carry out the attack. However, final conclusions will be drawn after all forensic examinations are completed.
Earlier, footage from the Kyiv terrorist’s apartment was released.
