Thursday, 14 July 2016

84 Dead, Over 100 Injured As Gunman Driving Truck Plows Into People Celebrating Bastille Day In France


CNN is claiming the driver may be from Tunisia. Story out of Nice, France:

84 people are dead following a truck attack on Bastille Day revellers in Nice, France, according to reports.

The party turned to panic Thursday and people scattered after the large truck drove onto a sidewalk and into the crowd, leaving a trail of bodies over more than 100 metres. Many more people were wounded and the death toll is expected to rise.

The truck was loaded with arms and grenades, said Christian Estrosi, president of the region.

The truck driver also shot into the crowd before an exchange of gunfire with police, according to eyewitness reports.

The driver of the truck was shot and killed by police; pictures from the scene show the front of the truck riddled with bullet holes. There is no information yet on the driver’s identity or motive for the attack. Cont. (Video)

Story from - Global News
Video from - The National - YouTube

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