France truck attack: At least 85 dead and over 100 injured

Paris: At least 85 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured on Thursday night after a truck ploughed through a crowd indulged in Bastille Day celebration in Nice of France, officials said.

According to the reports, the driver pointed his tractor-trailer towards the celebratory crowd and accelerated, crushing bodies under it.

The driver was shot dead by the security forces and later, firearms, explosives and grenades were recovered from the truck.

“The attack was carried out by a truck occupant who hit the crowd and drove through two kilometres along the Boulevard des Anglais pavement, the main street of Nice,” said regional President Christian Estrosi.

Donald Trump's tweets after the attack:

Another horrific attack, this time in Nice, France. Many dead and injured. When will we learn? It is only getting worse.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2016

In light of the horrible attack in Nice, France, I have postponed tomorrow's news conference concerning my Vice Presidential announcement.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2016

My prayers and condolences to the victims and families of the terrible tragedy in Nice, France. We are with you in every way!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2016

Narendra Modi's tweets:

Appalled by the horrific attack in Nice. I strongly condemn such mindless acts of violence. My thoughts are with the families of deceased.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2016

I hope the injured recover soon. India shares the pain & stands firmly with our French sisters & brothers in this hour of immense sadness.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2016