This Saturday, a vehicle traveling at high speed ran over several people in the center of Modena, in northern Italy. leaving at least a dozen people affected and several injured, including two in serious condition, according to various Italian media.
The accident occurred on Via Emilia, one of the main streets of the city. After the impact, the driver He abandoned the car and fled on foot. During the chase, a man tried to stop him, but was stabbed by the suspect before he continued to escape, according to the Ansa agency.
The police managed to arrest the driver shortly after the events. The first information indicates that he is a 31-year-old Italian citizen, son of parents originally from North Africa. According to local media, he had no criminal record and is currently being questioned by authorities.
“You have to understand the reason but it is a dramatic act, I am deeply affected, whatever the nature, it is a very serious event, if it were an attack it would be even more serious,” said Massimo Mezzetti, mayor of Modena.
The area was quickly cordoned off while police officers and emergency services treated the injured and collected evidence to clarify what happened. Apparently, the vehicle involved is un Citroën C3. The authorities have opened an investigation to determine the causes of the accident and clarify whether it was an intentional act.
