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| Nice attack: truck driver named as France mourns 84 killed in Bastille Day atrocity – live | Nice attack: truck driver named as France mourns 84 killed in Bastille Day atrocity – live |
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| 3.47pm BST | |
| 15:47 | |
| Barack Obama will address the Nice attack at about 3.15pm ET, according to the White House. | |
| The US embassy in Paris has meanwhile issued a warning to Americans in France, urging “a high level of vigilance” and “caution at large gatherings”. | |
| American officials “believe the likelihood of terror attacks in Europe will continue as European members of ISIL (Da’esh) return from Syria and Iraq,” the statement continues. | |
| “Additionally, there is a continuing threat in Europe from unaffiliated persons planning attacks inspired by major terrorist organizations but conducted on an individual basis.” | |
| We urge US citizens in Nice to contact family members and loved ones to notify them that you are safe, and to monitor local press for updates and guidance from local authorities. | |
| Experience shows that being in large crowds, either indoors or outdoors, may increase your risk. While the Government of France is not specifically restricting public gatherings, the Embassy reminds US citizens that demonstrations and large events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational, or can be seen as targets by terrorists. Avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations | |
| The French government continues to operate under a state of emergency, which has been extended in the wake of the Nice attack. The state of emergency allows the government to prevent the circulation of individuals and to create zones of protection and security. | |
| There are reinforced security measures throughout France. These allow for house arrest of any person whose activities are deemed dangerous, the closure of theaters and meeting places, the surrender of weapons, and the possibility of administrative house searches. | |
| The embassy goes on to warn people to “exercise vigilance” in nearly all public venues: transit systems, sporting events and concerts, residential areas, offices, shopping malls, tourist landmarks. You can read the full statement, including contact information for the US embassy in Paris and consulate in Marseille, here. | |
| 3.34pm BST | 3.34pm BST |
| 15:34 | 15:34 |
| Le Monde has a useful summary of what it knows about the dead suspect Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel. | |
| It says he had recently been arrested for a fight after a traffic dispute and that he was armed with a pistol. | It says he had recently been arrested for a fight after a traffic dispute and that he was armed with a pistol. |
| It points out that although his action suggest he was terrorist, police have urged caution. It points out that in December 2014, a motorist injured several people shouting “Allahu Akbar”, in what was thought was initially thought to be a terrorist attack. It later emerged that he had a long history of psychiatric treatment and the prosecution concluded it was not a terrorist attack. | |
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| at 3.42pm BST | |
| 3.21pm BST | 3.21pm BST |
| 15:21 | 15:21 |
| Rachel Obordo | Rachel Obordo |
| More people who were near the seafront in Nice have been getting in touch with their accounts of last night’s events. | More people who were near the seafront in Nice have been getting in touch with their accounts of last night’s events. |
| Sajda was with her husband Tosif and her cousin Anas, and described the mood as jovial and upbeat. “There were people hanging out at the beach lighting up their own fireworks, vendors were selling crepes with Nutella, music was playing, and everyone was just having a good time,” she said. | Sajda was with her husband Tosif and her cousin Anas, and described the mood as jovial and upbeat. “There were people hanging out at the beach lighting up their own fireworks, vendors were selling crepes with Nutella, music was playing, and everyone was just having a good time,” she said. |
| “After being there for a little over 10 minutes, we heard what sounded like fireworks going off and then heard screaming. All of a sudden, there were hundreds of panic-stricken people running our way and it was clear that if we did not move, we would get trampled. So we started running as fast as we could while having no idea what was going on. | “After being there for a little over 10 minutes, we heard what sounded like fireworks going off and then heard screaming. All of a sudden, there were hundreds of panic-stricken people running our way and it was clear that if we did not move, we would get trampled. So we started running as fast as we could while having no idea what was going on. |
| “I remember nearly falling while trying to head down the stairs to the beach so I just grabbed onto a random person and let him help me down. As we ran down the beach, people were yelling out “qu’est-ce qui s’est passé?” (what happened?) and others running with us responded with “There is a man with a gun” or “The police told us to run.” We still had no idea what was happening but just ran for our lives. I became absolutely terrified for my life. | “I remember nearly falling while trying to head down the stairs to the beach so I just grabbed onto a random person and let him help me down. As we ran down the beach, people were yelling out “qu’est-ce qui s’est passé?” (what happened?) and others running with us responded with “There is a man with a gun” or “The police told us to run.” We still had no idea what was happening but just ran for our lives. I became absolutely terrified for my life. |
| “Although we were only a 15 minute walk away from where we live, we decided to take a circular route away from the busy streets so it took us over an hour to get home. It was frightening to learn how close we were to losing our lives. If we had decided to head east when we arrived to the promenade instead of west, I might not be here today.” | “Although we were only a 15 minute walk away from where we live, we decided to take a circular route away from the busy streets so it took us over an hour to get home. It was frightening to learn how close we were to losing our lives. If we had decided to head east when we arrived to the promenade instead of west, I might not be here today.” |
| Gary and his girlfriend travelled to Nice especially for Bastille Day. “We were sat on the beach after the fireworks had finished, so whilst we didn’t physically see it, we were about 50 metres away from it,” he said. “We’ve never seen panic like it – the videos do not show the huge number of people running across the beach. People were confused and as soon as gunshots were heard everyone ran. | Gary and his girlfriend travelled to Nice especially for Bastille Day. “We were sat on the beach after the fireworks had finished, so whilst we didn’t physically see it, we were about 50 metres away from it,” he said. “We’ve never seen panic like it – the videos do not show the huge number of people running across the beach. People were confused and as soon as gunshots were heard everyone ran. |
| “We ran down the beach and went up on to the promenade. As soon as one person started running hundreds followed, even if it was nothing. It wasn’t just the initial panic, but the panic afterwards when we were making our way home that was terrifying – it felt like there was nowhere safe and we were surrounded. | “We ran down the beach and went up on to the promenade. As soon as one person started running hundreds followed, even if it was nothing. It wasn’t just the initial panic, but the panic afterwards when we were making our way home that was terrifying – it felt like there was nowhere safe and we were surrounded. |
| “It needs to be stressed that this day was for families – we sat next to a large family with about seven or eight children. They left literally two minutes before the problems started – I pray to god that they’re safe.” | “It needs to be stressed that this day was for families – we sat next to a large family with about seven or eight children. They left literally two minutes before the problems started – I pray to god that they’re safe.” |
| If you are in Nice you can share your witness accounts, photos and videos or news tips direct with our journalists by clicking on the ‘Contribute’ button in the live blog. | If you are in Nice you can share your witness accounts, photos and videos or news tips direct with our journalists by clicking on the ‘Contribute’ button in the live blog. |
| You can also fill in our form or contact us on WhatsApp on +447867825056. | You can also fill in our form or contact us on WhatsApp on +447867825056. |
| Please think about your security first though when recording and sharing your content. | Please think about your security first though when recording and sharing your content. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 3.32pm BST | at 3.32pm BST |
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| The French golfer Clément Sordet wore a cap with “Pray For Nice” handwritten on the brim during the Open at Royal Troon. | The French golfer Clément Sordet wore a cap with “Pray For Nice” handwritten on the brim during the Open at Royal Troon. |
| He said: “It really is a sad event and my thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones. I woke up around 4am and saw I had received lots of texts. People were asking if we were safe and, of course, we were here. I checked with people I knew to make sure they were safe and sound. I tried not to think about it, I tried to stay focused on my game and enjoy my last day at the Open.” | He said: “It really is a sad event and my thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones. I woke up around 4am and saw I had received lots of texts. People were asking if we were safe and, of course, we were here. I checked with people I knew to make sure they were safe and sound. I tried not to think about it, I tried to stay focused on my game and enjoy my last day at the Open.” |
| Related: Clément Sordet wears ‘Pray For Nice’ cap at the Open in tribute to victims | Related: Clément Sordet wears ‘Pray For Nice’ cap at the Open in tribute to victims |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 3.22pm BST | at 3.22pm BST |
| 3.14pm BST | 3.14pm BST |
| 15:14 | 15:14 |
| 188 injured, 48 in intensive care | 188 injured, 48 in intensive care |
| French officials have revealed that 188 people injured in the Bastille Day attack are being treated in hospital, including 48 in intensive care. Earlier, President François Hollande said 50 are “between life and death”. | French officials have revealed that 188 people injured in the Bastille Day attack are being treated in hospital, including 48 in intensive care. Earlier, President François Hollande said 50 are “between life and death”. |
| #Nice 188 patients pris en charge dans les établissements de santé.48 d’entre eux en urgence absolue,dont 25 en réa pic.twitter.com/fG2B2fPDR5 | #Nice 188 patients pris en charge dans les établissements de santé.48 d’entre eux en urgence absolue,dont 25 en réa pic.twitter.com/fG2B2fPDR5 |
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| 15:01 | 15:01 |
| The Élysée has put out these pictures of Hollande meeting hospital staff in Nice. | The Élysée has put out these pictures of Hollande meeting hospital staff in Nice. |
| .@fhollande s'est rendu auprès des blessés et a témoigné de son soutien au personnel du CHU Pasteur à #Nice pic.twitter.com/cufFPwNhRV | .@fhollande s'est rendu auprès des blessés et a témoigné de son soutien au personnel du CHU Pasteur à #Nice pic.twitter.com/cufFPwNhRV |
| In his latest statement Hollande revealed that 50 people injured in the attack are still in a critical condition “between life and death”. | In his latest statement Hollande revealed that 50 people injured in the attack are still in a critical condition “between life and death”. |
| He said: “Emergency staff came in the middle of the night to intervene to save lives. They did everything they could to save lives. Their dedication was exemplary.” | He said: “Emergency staff came in the middle of the night to intervene to save lives. They did everything they could to save lives. Their dedication was exemplary.” |
| 2.47pm BST | 2.47pm BST |
| 14:47 | 14:47 |
| More victims have been named, according to unofficial reports. | More victims have been named, according to unofficial reports. |
| Among them was Russian student Viktoria Savchenko. The Moscow-based academy of finance where she studied said he was killed in the attack. | Among them was Russian student Viktoria Savchenko. The Moscow-based academy of finance where she studied said he was killed in the attack. |
| La vittima russa di #NiceAttack è una studentessa Viktoria Savchenko dell'Università delle Finanze Che dolore #Nizza https://t.co/LpxyHIL5hW | La vittima russa di #NiceAttack è una studentessa Viktoria Savchenko dell'Università delle Finanze Che dolore #Nizza https://t.co/LpxyHIL5hW |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 3.07pm BST | at 3.07pm BST |
| 2.34pm BST | 2.34pm BST |
| 14:34 | 14:34 |
| More from Hollande: | More from Hollande: |
| We have visited scores of injured, who have horrendous images in their heads. They are suffering more because of the psychological trauma. Even people who have no signs of physical injury will carry throughout their lives the trauma of the horrific images they saw. | We have visited scores of injured, who have horrendous images in their heads. They are suffering more because of the psychological trauma. Even people who have no signs of physical injury will carry throughout their lives the trauma of the horrific images they saw. |
| And he suggested that at least one police officer was killed in the attack: | And he suggested that at least one police officer was killed in the attack: |
| I have tears in my spirit about this young policeman, who acted so that the killer could be neutralised and put an end to the carnage. The security services have answered all the demands and the calls upon them. | I have tears in my spirit about this young policeman, who acted so that the killer could be neutralised and put an end to the carnage. The security services have answered all the demands and the calls upon them. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 3.08pm BST | at 3.08pm BST |
| 2.28pm BST | 2.28pm BST |
| 14:28 | 14:28 |
| Hollande: 50 injured people 'between life and death' | Hollande: 50 injured people 'between life and death' |
| Here’s more from Hollande’s statement, via a BBC translation. | Here’s more from Hollande’s statement, via a BBC translation. |
| He said the authorities wanted to find out if there were accomplices that posed a threat to the population. | He said the authorities wanted to find out if there were accomplices that posed a threat to the population. |
| In addition to the 84 victims, Hollande said: | In addition to the 84 victims, Hollande said: |
| There are 50 other people who are still receiving emergency treatment. They are between life and death. Among the victims are French citizens as well as foreigners, who came from all continents. And there are a number of young children who came to watch fireworks with their families, who have been struck down just to satisfy the cruelty of one individual or possibly of a group. | There are 50 other people who are still receiving emergency treatment. They are between life and death. Among the victims are French citizens as well as foreigners, who came from all continents. And there are a number of young children who came to watch fireworks with their families, who have been struck down just to satisfy the cruelty of one individual or possibly of a group. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 3.03pm BST | at 3.03pm BST |
| 2.20pm BST | 2.20pm BST |
| 14:20 | 14:20 |
| Caroline Davies | Caroline Davies |
| A fourth victim has been named, according to unconfirmed reports. | A fourth victim has been named, according to unconfirmed reports. |
| Linda Casanova, 54, from Agno in Ticino, an Italian-speaking region in Switzerland, was confirmed to be among the dead by her brother Ivano Casanova. | Linda Casanova, 54, from Agno in Ticino, an Italian-speaking region in Switzerland, was confirmed to be among the dead by her brother Ivano Casanova. |
| Casanova, a customs inspector, was on holiday with her French husband, Gilles, according to Corriere de Ticino. Her brother told the website his sister’s husband was not injured. | Casanova, a customs inspector, was on holiday with her French husband, Gilles, according to Corriere de Ticino. Her brother told the website his sister’s husband was not injured. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 3.10pm BST | at 3.10pm BST |
| 2.18pm BST | 2.18pm BST |
| 14:18 | 14:18 |
| Hollande pays tribute to the bravery of the security forces. He says the police are the “pride of France”. He also thanks the fire and rescue services and the hospitals in Nice. | Hollande pays tribute to the bravery of the security forces. He says the police are the “pride of France”. He also thanks the fire and rescue services and the hospitals in Nice. |
| Hospital staff came in the middle of the night to save lives, Hollande says. Their service was exemplary. | Hospital staff came in the middle of the night to save lives, Hollande says. Their service was exemplary. |
| France faces a long battle, the president warns. “The whole world is watching us and expressing its solidarity. The world is thinking of us,” he adds. | France faces a long battle, the president warns. “The whole world is watching us and expressing its solidarity. The world is thinking of us,” he adds. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 2.47pm BST | at 2.47pm BST |