Car hits pedestrians in Modena; driver allegedly stabs bystander
Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A car struck about ten pedestrians in the center of Modena, Italy, causing serious injuries.
- The driver reportedly exited the vehicle and stabbed a passerby who attempted to intervene.
- Authorities have secured the area, and multiple ambulances are providing aid to the injured.
Tragedy struck the heart of Modena today as a vehicle deliberately mowed down approximately ten pedestrians on Via Emilia. The shocking incident, which left several individuals with critical injuries, has sent waves of fear and disbelief through the city.
Eyewitness accounts suggest the driver, after hitting the pedestrians, exited the car and proceeded to stab a bystander who bravely attempted to stop him. This escalation of violence has compounded the horror of the initial attack, leaving authorities to grapple with a scene of chaos and devastation.
Emergency services responded swiftly, with numerous ambulances attending to the injured on the street. The area has been cordoned off as law enforcement agencies, including the Carabinieri, Guardia di Finanza, and police, work to manage the situation and begin their investigation into this heinous act. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as the city reels from the senseless violence.
Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.