UK Independent |At least 60 are reportedly dead after a lorry crashed in a crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day in southern France.
Hundreds were seen fleeing the scene after the vehicle careered into people who had gathered to celebrate the country’s official independence day.
Eyewitnesses report seeing the driver climbing out of the car following the crash and shooting at bystanders, killing many more.
The attack happened on the Promenade des Anglais at around 10:30pm local time during a firework display in what local officials are treating as an attack, French media has said.
Nice’s mayor Christian Estrosi has tweeted “tens of people” had been killed in the crash and urged people to stay indoors.

Cher niçois, le chauffeur d’un camion semble avoir fait des dizaines de morts. Restez pour le moment à votre domicile. Plus d’infos à venir — Christian Estrosi (@cestrosi) 14 July 2016