A man drove a vehicle into a group of cyclists near Nantes, France, on Wednesday morning, in what authorities are calling a suspected terror attack. Witnesses reported that the attacker shouted “Allahu Akbar” before intentionally hitting the cyclists on a roadway in the vicinity of Nantes. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where 10 individuals sustained injuries.
The injured victims include four people in critical condition, while others have less severe injuries. Authorities have detained the driver and are conducting investigations to determine the motive behind the attack. The incident has prompted heightened security measures and a review of existing counter-terrorism protocols across the region.
This attack follows a series of recent security incidents in France, prompting renewed scrutiny of measures against extremist violence. French officials have condemned the assault and called for unity and vigilance. Investigation into the attacker’s background and potential links to terrorist organizations remains ongoing.