Security cameras tracked attacker
July 15, 2016 3:07 pm :
A truck ploughed into a crowd in the French resort of Nice, killing at least 84 in what President Francois Hollande today called a “terrorist” attack on revellers watching a Bastille Day fireworks display.
The truck driver, who was formally identified today, was shot dead after barrelling the truck two kilometres through the festive crowd on the palm-lined Promenade des Anglais, sending hundreds fleeing in terror and leaving the area strewn with bodies.
Authorities said they found identity papers belonging to a 31-year-old French-Tunisian citizen in the truck, as well as “guns” and “larger weapons”.
The attack was of an “undeniable terrorist nature,” a sombre Hollande said in a televised national address, confirming that “several children” were among the dead as families came together to celebrate France’s national day.
The bloodshed came on Bastille Day, a celebration of everything France holds dear, its secular republic and the values of “Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite” (Freedom, Equality, Fraternity).
The attacker struck after a day of military pomp and ceremony in Paris — where armed forces, tanks and fighter jets swooped down the Champs Elysees avenue — and spectacular firework displays.
Here are the LIVE Updates:
(All timings in Indian Standard Time)
3:02 pm: France declares three days of national mourning after attack in Nice.
1:34 pm: France truck attacker formally identified: police source
1:23 pm: Froome posted a picture of the blue, white and red French flag on Twitter and wrote: “Thoughts are with those affected by the horrific terror attack in Nice.”
1:20 pm: Tour de France riders including race leader Chris Froome sent messages of support to the victims of the deadly attack in Nice, although organizers did not immediately say whether cycling’s showpiece event will continue as planned.
1:00 pm: The city of Marseille has canceled its fireworks show on Friday. The seaside city, not far from Nice and one of France’s largest, announced the cancellation after an attack on Nice’s waterfront promenade left at least 84 people dead.
11:30 am: Nice truck attack death toll rises to 84: interior ministry
9:55 am: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says in the aftermath of a deadly truck attack in France that if he’s elected president he would askCongress for a declaration of war on the Islamic State.
9:52 am: Hillary Clinton says Americans stand “in strong solidarity with the people of France,” after a truck attack in Nice, France, adding, “We will not be intimidated.”
9:49 am: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is responding to Thursday night’s truck attack in France by arguing for the expulsion from the U.S. of any Muslim who believes in Sharia law. Gingrich is being considered as a possible running mate by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
French President Francois Hollande makes a televised address in Paris early Friday July 15, 2016 after a truck drove onto a sidewalk for more than a mile, plowing through Bastille Day revelers who’d gathered to watch fireworks in the French resort city of Nice on Thursday, July 14. (French Pool via AP)
9:48 am: Besides ensuring continuation of the state of emergency and the Sentinel operation that puts 10,000 soldiers on patrol, he said he was calling up reserve to help police, particularly at French borders.
9:45 am: President Francois Hollande says he will call a defense council meeting Friday that brings together defense, interior and other key ministers, before heading to Nice.
9:20 am: “The identification of the criminal is in progress,” said French interior minister, refusing to confirm reports that an ID card was found after police shot the truck driver dead.
9:15 am: “We are in a war with terrorists who want to strike us at any price and in a very violent way,” the minister said.
8:53 am: I hope injured recover soon. India shares pain & stands firmly with our French sisters & brothers in this hour of immense sadness: PM Modi READ STORY: Appalled by the horrific Nice attack, strongly condemn the violence: PM Modi
8:50 am: India stands shoulder to shoulder with the people and Government of France as it responds to #NiceAttack: President Pranab Mukherjee. READ STORY: President Mukherjee condemns Nice attack, says India stands shoulder to shoulder with France
8:30 am: Attack in Nice on France’s national day a ‘tragic paradox’: European Council President. READ STORY
8:10 am: No Indian affected, says Ministry of External Affairs. Our Ambassador in Paris is in touch with the Indian community in Nice. READ STORY
Tusk described as a “tragic paradox” that over 80 people were killed in Nice when French people were celebrating “liberty, equality and fraternity” — the country’s motto — on its National Day (Source:AP)
7:52 am: ‘Terrorist nature’ of #NiceAttack ‘undeniable’: President Francois Hollande
7:33 am: Our Embassy in Paris has opened helpline +33-1-40507070: MEA
7:33 am: State of emergency in France will be extended by three months: President Francois Hollande
7:18 am: France is afflicted with this new tragedy: Francois Hollande.
7:17 am: This monstrosity to use a lorry to deliberately kill dozens of people who have come to celebrate 14th of July: Francois Hollande
Nice attack: People cross the street with their hands on thier heads as a French soldier secures the area where at least 77 people were killed when a truck ran into a crowd celebrating the Bastille Day national holiday. (Source: Reuters)
7:16 am: Our Ambassador in Paris is in touch with the Indian community in Nice. So far no report of any Indians affected: MEA
05.09 am: Driver of the truck that crashed into the crowd killed by police, says Nice official
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