UMVA has learned that a horrific incident occurred in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, where a car plowed into a crowd, leaving at least eight people injured and causing widespread panic.
The vehicle, which slammed into a store window, sent several people flying, and its driver allegedly stabbed a passerby who attempted to intervene, sparking a desperate bid to save those injured. Mayor Massimo Mezzetti revealed that while no one was killed, eight people were injured, including four who were in critical condition, with one woman possibly facing the amputation of both legs.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the driver, a 31-year-old man with Maghreb origins, was detained and questioned by authorities at police headquarters. The investigation is ongoing, with officials working to determine whether the driver was under the influence of substances or acted deliberately, and whether this was a premeditated attack or a tragic accident.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni describing it as "extremely serious" and expressing her support for the injured and their families. Meloni has spoken with the mayor and is in constant contact with the authorities, demanding that the perpetrator be held fully accountable for his actions.
As the city struggles to come to terms with this horrific event, details are emerging about the driver's background and potential motives. The 31-year-old man, born in Bergamo and raised in Modena, was known to authorities, but the full extent of his history and the events leading up to the incident are still unclear.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that several eyewitnesses have come forward, describing the chaotic scene and the bravery of those who intervened to stop the perpetrator. The city remains on high alert, with authorities working tirelessly to piece together the events surrounding the incident and prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
