The celebration of France’s independence or Bastille Day came to a terror stricken halt in Nice this evening. Instead of families celebrating by watching fireworks, they were running in horror.

A lorry ran down a large group of people in the southern French city of Nice during a suspected terrorist attack. At least 50 people are feared dead with more than 100 injured during the Bastille Day attack.
Eyewitnesses have reported that hostages have been taken in two hotels and a restaurant in the city.

Instead of French citizens peacefully watching this

A driver deliberately targeted those celebrating the day. As one witness reported

She told CNN the crowd was lined up for 200 yards along the road, and that the driver went straight through from one end to the other.

Far too many, over 150 at latest count, will be recovering from injuries and too many families are will be mourning.

At this stage, the number of deceased of the ISLAMIC terrorist attack in Nice has reached the staggering number of 73. Requiescant in pace!

— Rorate Caeli (@RorateCaeli) July 14, 2016

It was a horrific, unexpected attack that understandably has caused fear and panic in Nice and likely across France.