‘People celebrating freedom attacked’; Twitter reacts on Nice tragedy

The truck crashed into crowd who were leaving after witnessing a fireworks display in French Riviera town of Nice, killing at least 80 people and injuring several others.

• By: Express Web Desk
• New Delhi | Updated: July 15, 2016 09:07 AM IST
3 min read

Police officers secure the scene of an attack after a truck drove on to the sidewalk and plowed through a crowd of revelers who’d gathered to watch the fireworks in the French resort city of Nice. (Source: AP Photo)

At least 80 people were killed when a truck drove into a gathering in Nice, France, during Bastille Day celebrations in French Riviera.

The truck crashed into crowd who were leaving after witnessing a fireworks display in French Riviera town of Nice, injuring several and sparking panic. The driver, reportedly a Tunisian, was later shot and killed by the French Police.

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See also: Live coverage of the attack

The incident caused a series of reactions, including US President Barack Obama condemning the attack and Presidential candidate Donald Trump postponing the announcement of his running mate.

People across the world took to twitter to send their prayers. Here are the reactions:

https://twitter.com/Willieclassen/status/753748011348623360

https://twitter.com/StephanieCarvin/status/753739411641274368

https://twitter.com/StephanieCarvin/status/753739527802523652

https://twitter.com/StephanieCarvin/status/753739807218696197

https://twitter.com/StephanieCarvin/status/753740194700992514

https://twitter.com/StephanieCarvin/status/753740422233649152

https://twitter.com/StephanieCarvin/status/753740549505556480

https://twitter.com/StephanieCarvin/status/753740843509551104

 

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