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Several people have been injured after a car struck pedestrians in Modena, with at least seven injured, two of them seriously. Mayor Massimo Mezzetti reported that one woman was crushed against a shop window and could lose both of her legs.
In Modena, a car struck several pedestrians, injuring at least seven, two of whom are in serious condition, according to mayor Massimo Mezzetti. The suspect, who allegedly fled the scene and stabbed a bystander, is currently being questioned by police, as reported by Il Tirreno.
Modena city centre remains locked down following the car ramming incident, with the suspect reportedly in police custody and being questioned. Mayor Massimo Mezzetti confirmed that at least seven people were injured, with two sustaining serious injuries, including a woman who may require amputation of both legs.
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A car mowed down several people in Modena city centre, crushing at least one person against a department store window (Picture: LaPresse/Shutterstock)
Several people have been injured after a fast-moving car struck pedestrians in Italy before a stabbing.
The incident happened in Modena when a car mowed down people in the historic northern Italian city today.
At least seven people were injured, two of them seriously, after a car hit them in Largo Porta Bologna area of the city before crashing into a department store window.
One woman was crushed against the shop window and could lose both of her legs, mayor Massimo Mezzetti said.
Modena city centre is locked down after the car ramming incident today (Picture: LaPresse/Shutterstock)
A mangled bike left at the scene after the incident (Picture: LaPresse/Shutterstock)
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A man in the car, who was reportedly also injured, is said to have fled on foot.
He then allegedly stabbed one person who tried to stop him before being arrested, Il Tirreno reports.
Footage from the scene shows a badly damaged silver Citroen with its front smashed next to the pavement, with debris surrounding it.
The mayor said: ‘Fortunately, there were no deaths, but seven people were injured, two of them seriously.
‘One woman will likely have to have both legs amputated: she was crushed against the shop window.’
He said the suspect was being questioned at the police station.
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