{"id":59301,"date":"2026-05-16T20:11:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T00:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/car-ploughs-into-crowd-in-italys-modena-injuring-eight\/16\/05\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T20:11:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T00:11:58","slug":"car-ploughs-into-crowd-in-italys-modena-injuring-eight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/car-ploughs-into-crowd-in-italys-modena-injuring-eight\/16\/05\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Car ploughs into crowd in Italy\u2019s Modena, injuring eight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A man drove a car into a crowd in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, four of them seriously, Mayor Massimo Mezzetti said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mezzetti told journalists in a briefing that a female German tourist was among those seriously injured, as was a person from Poland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The attack occurred in the afternoon in Modena\u2019s historic centre, where the vehicle sped into a street in the old town. According to the mayor, the driver deliberately mounted the pavement at high speed and struck a group of pedestrians.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The suspect then attempted to flee, leaving the car while holding a knife, several witnesses reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bystanders pursued the man and managed to overpower him. He was arrested and questioned by police.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">News agency ANSA cited prosecutor Luca Masini as saying that &#8220;there is a clear and evident intent to endanger public safety, not just the lives of the individual victims.&#8221; The 31-year-old suspect is facing charges including of aggravated assault.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to reports, the man had received psychiatric treatment in the past, holds a degree in economics and has no prior criminal record. The suspect was born in the northern Italian city of Bergamo and grew up in the Modena area, reports said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Earlier, Mezzetti said in a video message that he was &#8220;deeply shaken&#8221; by what he described as a &#8220;mad incident.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Security camera footage showed the small car hitting several people, with some thrown into the air.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One woman was pressed against a shop window at the end of the car\u2019s path and suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of both legs, according to local media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">ANSA cited authorities as saying that two of the injured had to have their legs amputated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the incident as &#8220;extremely serious&#8221; and expressed solidarity with the injured and their families, while thanking those who stopped the man. She said the suspect must be held accountable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Police officers stand at the scene after a car incident in a street of Modena. A man drove a car into a crowd in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, four of them seriously, the mayor said. 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