'Many dead' as lorry hits crowd in Nice

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A lorry has struck a crowd during Bastille Day celebrations in the southern French city of Nice, with reports of many dead.

The incident took place on the famous Promenade des Anglais during a firework display, media reports say.

One image on Twitter showed about a dozen people lying on the street, some being tended to.

The local prefecture has urged people in the area to remain indoors, calling the incident "an attack".

Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said that "a lorry driver appears to have killed dozens of people".

He urged residents to stay indoors.

More Info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36800730

Doesn't look good and looks like it's been done on purpose :(

[lawrawrrr]

This is AWFUL - these people are celebrating and get attacked! It's not even racially motivated surely as Bastille day isn't religious or a cultural festival?? THE WORLD IS AWFUL LATELY

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@lawrawrrr (https://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=61966); Bastille Day is a French cultural day celebrating French history. There's meaning behind the attack, it's an attack on the republic.

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One suspect currently at large who was seen with a gun.

[lawrawrrr]

@lawrawrrr (https://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=61966); Bastille Day is a French cultural day celebrating French holiday. There's meaning behind the attack being today.

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I know what Bastille day is I meant more that it's not a spiritual festival that only one group celebrates - these people surely haven't been attacked for celebrating something the attacker didn't believe in (like Ramadan or, just being in a gay club, for example). Cultural was probably the wrong word, I'm struggling to put into words what I really mean but yeah like a particular (secular) group's celebration as opposed to religious festivals/celebrations

[Mrs_Plant]

Down right disgusting! we are not safe anywhere anymore! Such a shame to see it really is.
When will this all end :(

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I know what Bastille day is I meant more that it's not a spiritual festival that only one group celebrates - these people surely haven't been attacked for celebrating something the attacker didn't believe in (like Ramadan or, just being in a gay club, for example). Cultural was probably the wrong word, I'm struggling to put into words what I really mean but yeah like a particular (secular) group's celebration as opposed to religious festivals/celebrations

Well if it is who I think it is obviously the target is all France - the republic/nation - itself. Like 9/11.

I doubt very much that the attackers identified in the slightest with France, being French or the history of France. We'll see in time.

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holy shit

[xxMATTGxx]

I'm surprised no one else has picked what RT are tweeting as that's big news (yet). Unless RT have got it wrong and it's not from today.

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It seems it's a fireworks accident but than anything else. (Paris)

[scottish]

Unconfirmed reports of hostage situation in a hotel in Nice.

[xxMATTGxx]

Don't spread false rumours. No fire to the #TourEiffel. An accidental fire truck took place pont d ' Iéna. It is switched off.

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[-:Undertaker:-]

Yes reading hostage situation now.

No negotiating with these fuckers go straight in.

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[scottish]

unlikely to happen as that causes risk to hostages until they have full breach plan in place.

[Lewis]

Absolutely terrible. I hope the death numbers don't go higher than 60, which I think it's currently at :(.

Unfortunately I am in no way shocked, I'm becoming quite numb to them. It was obvious there would be more attacks - it's just a question of when and where.

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73 being reported as death toll now.

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[lemons]

very upsetting and disturbing - saw a video on twitter of the streets after it happened so horrific! france has had to deal with a lot this past year or so

time for world leaders to take real action to tackle terrorism, whatever that may be

[xxMATTGxx]

Can anyone explain why France has been more of the target recently compared to other EU countries? I know its happened else where but France seems to be one of the main targets at the moment.

[scottish]

Can anyone explain why France has been more of the target recently compared to other EU countries? I know its happened else where but France seems to be one of the main targets at the moment.

I read it's a lot easier to access, and France is a lot more anti spying, more freedom etc than the likes of the UK.

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Death toll now at 84.

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Can anyone explain why France has been more of the target recently compared to other EU countries? I know its happened else where but France seems to be one of the main targets at the moment.

A mix of reasons really, both from having a higher muslim population to where immigration from France has come from (the Islamic north African former French colonies) to a much higher degree of ghettoisation in the cities of the republic than say Britain and others. France also, being strongly secular, is an ideal 'godless' target and in the past has very openly not tolerated religion seeping into the public realm (recall the street praying controversy a few years back which ignited France with fury).

I'm also sure I have read before studies on integration and Islamic attitudes that France is less integrated/more radicalised than others, but I would have to check.


I read it's a lot easier to access, and France is a lot more anti spying, more freedom etc than the likes of the UK.

I would disagree with that. France has strong privacy laws but like many countries on the continent the Police, courts, government and security services have much more power than Anglosphere countries - which I find dangerous in terms of state power and doesn't actually make them any more safe than we as attack after attack has proven. It's already been pointed out for example that French Police are armed with guns, where as British Police forces are not.

As was pointed out during the last Paris attacks and Brussels attacks, Police and security services had admitted they had lost control of certain ghettoised areas in the cities out of fear of provoking a certain demographic and thus the situation has been left to fester.

[Zak]

I was wondering when it first happened whether or not it was a terror attack

[Matt]

I've seen the video online and it's so horrible to watch.

RIP to those who died, what a horrible thing.

[xxMATTGxx]

Read this the other day: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-36803542

Find it strange how such units/authorities don't share information. Well, even the UK didn't at first but that has changed in recent years which has helped us so far.

[Lucy]

Read this the other day: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-36803542

Find it strange how such units/authorities don't share information. Well, even the UK didn't at first but that has changed in recent years which has helped us so far.

Can't believe in this day and age that authorities still keep information to themselves, I think this is primarily where the UK, Australia and the US has done relatively well at preventing these attacks. But I think the water buffer cannot be overstated in the difference it likely makes.

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So this happened when I was on holiday and soon as I heard about it I was shocked and scared. Main reason being my brother and one of my sisters live 5/10mins away from where this attack took place. I instantly got in contact with them and by chance they decided not to go to the event. This was what scared me most that they were so close to the place and it was only by chance they did not go. That's decision would have most likely saved their lives. It really is horrible to hear/see attacks of this sort close to home or close to your family members. RIP to the people who did die and I send my condolences to the people with family who died or were injured.

[Lucy]

So this happened when I was on holiday and soon as I heard about it I was shocked and scared. Main reason being my brother and one of my sisters live 5/10mins away from where this attack took place. I instantly got in contact with them and by chance they decided not to go to the event. This was what scared me most that they were so close to the place and it was only by chance they did not go. That's decision would have most likely saved their lives. It really is horrible to hear/see attacks of this sort close to home or close to your family members. RIP to the people who did die and I send my condolences to the people with family who died or were injured.

A colleague of mine had the exact same experience, his parents spend 3 months a year in the South of France and decided not to attend the fireworks a few hours prior, unfortunately for my colleague he was not aware so was majorly freaking out until he got in contact them with about 6/7 hours later.

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