Officers are on site following an incident where numerous individuals suffered injuries when a vehicle collided with pedestrians in the heart of Modena, a northern Italian city, on May 16, 2026. Stringer via Reuters
Authorities reported that at a minimum, eight individuals sustained injuries, with four in grave condition, subsequent to a driver steering into a crowd in Modena, Italy, this Saturday.
The Mayor of Modena, Massimo Mezzetti, informed journalists that the 31-year-old man, whose identity remains undisclosed, purportedly drove onto the pavement, hitting several people prior to crashing into a shopfront. The mayor indicated that one victim was trapped against the building.
Police are seen patrolling the location of a car-related event on a street in Modena, Italy, dated May 16, 2026.LaPresse via AP
Mezzetti conveyed that the suspect was taken into custody following intervention by other individuals. Formal accusations were not immediately disclosed, and the inquiry remains active.
According to the mayor, certain critically wounded individuals necessitated transportation to medical facilities via helicopter.
A wrecked car is visible on a Modena, Italy street on May 16, 2026.LaPresse via AP
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni mentioned in a post on X that she is carefully observing the situation and has engaged in communication with the mayor and other functionaries.
Officers of the law and first responders are present at the location where a vehicle impacted several pedestrians in the city center of Modena, Italy, on May 16, 2026.Francesco Vecchi/EPA via Shutterstock
"I have faith that the responsible party will be held completely liable for their deeds," Meloni stated in her native language in her announcement.
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