Nice terrorist attack: a truck crashed into a crowd at Bastille Day celebrations

At least 84 people were killed and more than 50 injured in a terrorist attack during Bastille Day celebrations in Nice. First, a 25-ton truck crashed into a crowd and drove one and a half kilometers at a speed of more than 60 km /h, crushing people in its path, after which the driver got out of the car and started shooting at the celebrants. One of the eyewitnesses, describing what was happening, said that people were falling like skittles, and that he heard sounds and screams that he would never be able to forget. The attack occurred at about 22:30 local time.

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Emergency services at the scene.

Later, identification documents of a 31-year-old Frenchman of Tunisian origin were found in the bullet-riddled cab of the truck. The man who was driving was shot to death by the police. According to police sources, the shooter is from Nice and has already had problems with the police due to thefts and attacks, but has not previously attracted the attention of special services. The suspected accomplice fled the scene of the crime and was put on the wanted list. A large stock of firearms, grenades and larger weapons was found in the truck.

The body of the deceased girl and her doll.

Some eyewitnesses claim that the driver shouted "Allahu Akbar!" before he was shot by the police. According to French media, ISIS (a terrorist organization banned on the territory of the Russian Federation) claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack timed to coincide with the most important national holiday in France.

Victims of the terrorist attack in Nice.

French President Francois Hollande said several children were among the dead. TASS reported with reference to the Russian consulate in Marseille that there is at least one Russian citizen among the dead. In addition, after the terrorist attack, the whereabouts of several other Russian citizens are unknown.

The police are checking the perimeter for the presence of other participants in the terrorist attack.

Residents of the city began posting messages on social networks under the hashtag #PortesOuvertesNice, in order to indicate to the victims safe places in Nice where they can find shelter or shelter after the terrorist attack.

The truck used for the attack.

After the terrorist attacks, a state of emergency was declared in France. In Marseille, the fireworks scheduled for today in connection with the holiday were canceled. Italy has strengthened border controls.

A man has lost a loved one.

Witnesses of the terrorist attack pass to safe places with their hands raised.

People try to comfort each other as much as they can.

The lobby of the famous Negresco Hotel has turned into a shelter for the victims.

People are running away from the scene of the terrorist attack in panic:

Video posted by Grace Ann (needs More Sleep) (@ga.morrow) Jul 14, 2016 at 2:15 PDT

Video posted by Grace Ann (needs More Sleep) (@ga.morrow) Jul 14, 2016 at 2:15 PDTOne of the witnesses of the incident tells how it was:

A video posted by Albina Kichuk (@albinakichuk) on Jul 14, 2016 at 2:08 PDT

A video posted by Albina Kichuk (@albinakichuk) on Jul 14, 2016 at 2:08 PDTAn eyewitness filmed the consequences of the terrorist attack.

Careful, it's a hard sight:

Video posted by Backwoods Culture (@teambackwood) Jul 14, 2016 at 5:56 PM PDT

Video posted by Backwoods Culture (@teambackwood) Jul 14, 2016 at 5:56 PM PDT