Italy’s leaders visit victims of Modena car-ramming, stabbing attacks
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella visited victims of a violent attack in Modena, where a man drove into pedestrians and stabbed one. The attacker, Salim El Koudri, is believed to have been experiencing psychiatric distress. Eight people were hospitalized, with two women suffering severe injuries, including amputations.
- ▪The attack occurred on a busy shopping street in Modena, injuring more than a dozen people.
- ▪Salim El Koudri, the assailant, was stopped by passers-by after his rampage.
- ▪Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi indicated the attack may be linked to psychiatric issues.
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NewsItaly’s leaders visit victims of Modena car-ramming, stabbing attacksThe attacks carried out by 31-year-old Salim El Khoudri appear related ‘to a situation of psychiatric distress’, according to Italy’s interior minister.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoItaly's President Sergio Mattarella (centre) and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (left) visit victims of the attempted massacre in the Hospital of Modena [AFP]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella have visited victims of car-ramming and stabbing attacks on the main shopping street of the northern city of Modena.At about 4:30pm local time…
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