Driver injures seven after driving onto sidewalk in Modena

Tragedy struck the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday when a driver deliberately drove onto a sidewalk, injuring seven people. The incident, which occurred around 7:30 PM local time, has sent shockwaves through the community. Mayor Massimo Mezzetti described the event as "dramatic" and expressed his deep distress.

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The driver, around 30 years old, apparently "deliberately drove onto the sidewalk, hit a bicycle, and then head-on into a woman who suffered severe injuries and has both legs crushed."

According to initial witness accounts, the driver, a man in his early 30s, appeared to intentionally swerve onto the pedestrian area. He reportedly struck a cyclist before colliding with other pedestrians. One woman sustained severe injuries, with both her legs crushed. The driver then exited his vehicle, reportedly brandishing a knife, though authorities confirmed he did not stab anyone.

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He was seen with a knife in his hand, but he did not stab anyone. It looks like he was trying to hit someone.

Police quickly apprehended the suspect, assuring the public that there was no further immediate danger. However, the motive behind the attack remains unclear. "We need to understand why this act occurred," stated Mayor Mezzetti. "Whatever it was, it was extremely serious. If it turns out to be an attack, it will be even more serious." The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances and the driver's intentions, leaving the city shaken and seeking answers.

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We need to understand why this act occurred. But it was a dramatic event, I am truly shaken. Whatever it was, it was extremely serious. If it turns out to be an attack, it will be even more serious.