Seven people injured after man drives car into pedestrians in northern Italy
A man drove his car into a group of pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring seven people. Two of the injured are reported to be in serious condition. The driver, in his thirties, has been arrested and is also accused of attempting to stab a bystander who intervened.
- ▪Seven people were injured, with two in serious condition.
- ▪The incident occurred in the central area of Modena.
- ▪The driver has been arrested and is facing additional charges for attempting to stab a passerby.
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The car crashed into a shop window after hitting the pedestrians, according to local reports. Photograph: LaPresse/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenThe car crashed into a shop window after hitting the pedestrians, according to local reports. Photograph: LaPresse/ShutterstockItalySeven people injured after man drives car into pedestrians in northern ItalyMan in 30s arrested over incident in Modena that left two seriously hurtAngela Giuffrida in RomeSat 16 May 2026 13.10 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 13.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSeven people were injured, two seriously, on Saturday after a car rammed into a group of pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena.Police said the driver, in his thirties, has been arrested.
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