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Well after the attack in Paris, another attack on the French soil. Dozens dead as vehicle crashed into crowd in Nice, France
Scores of people have been killed and many more injured after a lorry ploughed into a crowd leaving a Bastille Day fireworks display in the French Riviera city of Nice, in a suspected terror attack.
The state of emergency in France has been extended by another three months, in the wake of the attack.
President Francois Hollande this morning announced the extension of the state of emergency, which had been due to be lifted July 26.
In a televised address, Mr Hollande said: “Once again we have seen extreme violence and it is obvious that we must do everything to fight against this terrorism.”
“France has been hit on its national day, July 14, a symbol of freedom. Our human rights are attacked by fanatics. I want to express my solidarity with the nation which is now in mourning.”
Mr Hollande said he had alerted regional hospitals to prepare for an influx of wounded.
“It is all of France which is under the threat of Islamic terrorism,” he said.
“We were celebrating with the French people. Bastille Day was amazing, so many people... all of a sudden we heard fire. The natural thing is thinking it’s fireworks, but ... this was after the fireworks had completed.
“People ran through the streets, absolutely fearing the likelihood of getting shot. Everything was quiet, there were no more fireworks.
“We went to our hotel room and we’re currently right here in lockdown so we don’t know what’s going on. We brought in about 10 people from the street and they’re currently in our hotel room, and it’s just mayhem.
“People falling over, and we’re hearing reports of people killed. There’s big alerts here for everyone to stay in their hotel room.”
The attack has seen French President Francoise Hollande announce the nation’s state of emergency, which was to end on July 26 following the Paris attacks, will be extended by three months.
In an address following the attack, President Hollande confirmed children were among the victims, and expressed solidarity with their families.
“I’m expressing, on behalf of the nation, our solidarity with the victims and with their families,” he said in translated French.
President Hollande said all means available would be deployed to help the injured.
“France is in tears. It is hurting but strong. Always stronger than the fanatics who wish to hurt us,” he said.
“We must show vigilance and determination without end.”
He added that France would strengthen its role in Iraq and Syria
“We will continue to hit those who attack us on our soil in their homes,” he said.
Scores of people have been killed and many more injured after a lorry ploughed into a crowd leaving a Bastille Day fireworks display in the French Riviera city of Nice, in a suspected terror attack.
The state of emergency in France has been extended by another three months, in the wake of the attack.
President Francois Hollande this morning announced the extension of the state of emergency, which had been due to be lifted July 26.
In a televised address, Mr Hollande said: “Once again we have seen extreme violence and it is obvious that we must do everything to fight against this terrorism.”
“France has been hit on its national day, July 14, a symbol of freedom. Our human rights are attacked by fanatics. I want to express my solidarity with the nation which is now in mourning.”
Mr Hollande said he had alerted regional hospitals to prepare for an influx of wounded.
“It is all of France which is under the threat of Islamic terrorism,” he said.
“We were celebrating with the French people. Bastille Day was amazing, so many people... all of a sudden we heard fire. The natural thing is thinking it’s fireworks, but ... this was after the fireworks had completed.
“People ran through the streets, absolutely fearing the likelihood of getting shot. Everything was quiet, there were no more fireworks.
“We went to our hotel room and we’re currently right here in lockdown so we don’t know what’s going on. We brought in about 10 people from the street and they’re currently in our hotel room, and it’s just mayhem.
“People falling over, and we’re hearing reports of people killed. There’s big alerts here for everyone to stay in their hotel room.”
The attack has seen French President Francoise Hollande announce the nation’s state of emergency, which was to end on July 26 following the Paris attacks, will be extended by three months.
In an address following the attack, President Hollande confirmed children were among the victims, and expressed solidarity with their families.
“I’m expressing, on behalf of the nation, our solidarity with the victims and with their families,” he said in translated French.
President Hollande said all means available would be deployed to help the injured.
“France is in tears. It is hurting but strong. Always stronger than the fanatics who wish to hurt us,” he said.
“We must show vigilance and determination without end.”
He added that France would strengthen its role in Iraq and Syria
“We will continue to hit those who attack us on our soil in their homes,” he said.