15 Jul 2016

Nice attack: How it happened

3:05 pm on 15 July 2016

A truck has ploughed into a crowd in France celebrating Bastille Day, killing 80 people and putting 18 in intensive care. Shots were also reportedly fired.

Key facts:

  • 80 people were dead; children were among them
  • 18 people were in intensive care
  • The truck driver was shot dead
  • Weapons and grenades were found in the truck, according to local reports

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