A lorry has struck a crowd during Bastille Day celebrations in the southern French city of Nice, killing about 70 people, officials are quoted as saying by local media.
The number will rise no doubt.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36800730
Terror Attack in France during Bastille Day Celebrations.
Terror Attack in France during Bastille Day Celebrations.
The Promenade des Anglais is a popular tourist spot,so I would think there will be quite a few foreigners amongst the victims....RIP to all those who have lost their lives.
Latest update from the BBC....
A lorry has struck a crowd after Bastille Day celebrations in the southern French city of Nice, killing at least 77 people and injuring dozens, officials say.
It happened on the famous Promenade des Anglais after a firework display. The driver was "neutralised", and guns and grenades were found inside the lorry.
One image on Twitter showed about a dozen people lying on the street.
Officials said it was an attack, and asked people to stay indoors.
About 50 people were injured, some critically, in the incident on Thursday evening.
Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said that "a lorry driver appears to have killed dozens of people".
Prosecutor Jean-Michel Pretre said the lorry drove 2km (1.2 miles) through a large crowd, the AFP news agency reports.
Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet denied earlier reports of hostage situations and said the driver of the lorry had been "neutralised".
He added that officials were investigating whether the driver acted alone.
No group has so far claimed responsibility, however prosecutors said the inquiry would be handled by anti-terror investigators.
Latest update from the BBC....
A lorry has struck a crowd after Bastille Day celebrations in the southern French city of Nice, killing at least 77 people and injuring dozens, officials say.
It happened on the famous Promenade des Anglais after a firework display. The driver was "neutralised", and guns and grenades were found inside the lorry.
One image on Twitter showed about a dozen people lying on the street.
Officials said it was an attack, and asked people to stay indoors.
About 50 people were injured, some critically, in the incident on Thursday evening.
Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said that "a lorry driver appears to have killed dozens of people".
Prosecutor Jean-Michel Pretre said the lorry drove 2km (1.2 miles) through a large crowd, the AFP news agency reports.
Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet denied earlier reports of hostage situations and said the driver of the lorry had been "neutralised".
He added that officials were investigating whether the driver acted alone.
No group has so far claimed responsibility, however prosecutors said the inquiry would be handled by anti-terror investigators.
Just when I thought our chance had passed,you go and save the best for last.
Terror Attack in France during Bastille Day Celebrations.
Another sad tragic attack targeting France in particular.
Here's tae us, wha's like us, damn few, and they're a' deid. Mair's the pity!
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Terror Attack in France during Bastille Day Celebrations.
looks like the scum have figured out a suicide bomb only guarantees one death, guns and bombs leave a trail to be followed. why bother with bombs when you can just rent a truck, imagine if it had been a really big truck. horrific
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Terror Attack in France during Bastille Day Celebrations.
Another Very Sad Day for France & It's People......R.I.P to ALL Who have lost their Lives.......Will The U.K In Particular London be Next on the list, Don't think it will be very long until it is.... 
Terror Attack in France during Bastille Day Celebrations.
At Least 84 MURDERED In Nice.......& Many Injured including quite a Few Children....