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The UK Foreign Office is "standing by" to help Britons in the French city of Nice, after a lorry crashed into a crowd killing at least 84 people.The UK Foreign Office is "standing by" to help Britons in the French city of Nice, after a lorry crashed into a crowd killing at least 84 people.
The lorry driver was shot dead and President Francois Hollande said the incident was of a "terrorist nature". The lorry driver was shot dead, and President Francois Hollande said the incident was of a "terrorist nature".
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said at least one UK national was among those injured in the attack.Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said at least one UK national was among those injured in the attack.
Downing Street said Prime Minister Theresa May was being kept up to date on "this terrible incident".Downing Street said Prime Minister Theresa May was being kept up to date on "this terrible incident".
A spokesman said Number 10 was "shocked and concerned" by the attack, which happened during Bastille Day celebrations in the capital of the French Riviera.A spokesman said Number 10 was "shocked and concerned" by the attack, which happened during Bastille Day celebrations in the capital of the French Riviera.
A number of Britons in Nice have described "horrendous" scenes as the lorry ploughed into the crowd. There have been no reports of British casualties. A French flag is being flown above Number 10.
A number of Britons in Nice have described "horrendous" scenes as the lorry ploughed into the crowd.
The Foreign Office advised those in the area to contact friends and family to let them know they are safe. The British Embassy has opened a crisis centre with a 24 hour number: 0033 1 4451 3100.The Foreign Office advised those in the area to contact friends and family to let them know they are safe. The British Embassy has opened a crisis centre with a 24 hour number: 0033 1 4451 3100.
British Ambassador to France Julian King said he was on his way to Nice to join a team assisting British nationals.
Speaking outside his home, Mr Johnson said one UK national had been confirmed among the injured, but it was "early to say" how many other Britons may be affected.
Cabinet ministers would meet later to discuss "the implications for this country if any", he said.
He said his thoughts were with the people of France and Nice, adding the attack was an "appalling incident".
"If this is a terrorist incident as it appears to be, this represents a continuing threat to us and the whole of Europe and we must meet it together."
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he would be reviewing the English capital's safety measures in light of the attack.
'Children killed'
The attack in Nice's Promenade des Anglais happened at about 23:00 local time during celebrations to mark Bastille Day - France's national day.The attack in Nice's Promenade des Anglais happened at about 23:00 local time during celebrations to mark Bastille Day - France's national day.
French prosecutors said the lorry drove 2km (1.2 miles) through a large crowd, killing at least 84 and injuring about 50 people, 18 of them critically. French prosecutors said the lorry drove 2km (1.2 miles) through a large crowd, killing at least 84 and injuring about 50 people, 18 of them critically. The Mayor of Nice said about 10 children had been killed.
Police reportedly found guns and grenades inside the lorry.Police reportedly found guns and grenades inside the lorry.
President Hollande said "all of France is under the threat of Islamic terrorism", adding that "several children" were among those killed. President Hollande said "all of France is under the threat of Islamic terrorism".
'People screaming, running'
Paddy Mullan, from Northern Ireland, was standing on the Promenade des Anglais when the truck "came out nowhere" and started "ploughing" into the crowd.Paddy Mullan, from Northern Ireland, was standing on the Promenade des Anglais when the truck "came out nowhere" and started "ploughing" into the crowd.
He told BBC Radio Foyle: "This lorry just mounted the kerb, across the street from us and the next thing, all you could hear was banging and shouting and screaming,"He told BBC Radio Foyle: "This lorry just mounted the kerb, across the street from us and the next thing, all you could hear was banging and shouting and screaming,"
'People running, screaming'
A former British serviceman, Will Shore, was in a nearby bar, and ran towards the scene to find out what was going on.A former British serviceman, Will Shore, was in a nearby bar, and ran towards the scene to find out what was going on.
"It was quite chaotic really, there was a lot of people screaming, running around, people were kind of being pushed over I think from people just being so frightened about what was going on, especially after hearing the gunshots."It was quite chaotic really, there was a lot of people screaming, running around, people were kind of being pushed over I think from people just being so frightened about what was going on, especially after hearing the gunshots.
"So I just had to help a couple of people up who were in distress on the floor, because everyone was in such a panic."
Joel Fenster, a British tourist in Nice, told the BBC he hid behind a car alongside a mother trying to reassure her young daughter.Joel Fenster, a British tourist in Nice, told the BBC he hid behind a car alongside a mother trying to reassure her young daughter.
"And then later crouching in the restaurant with a whole load of young children as they're trying to keep them calm and of course they can't and they're crying - and watching that really was I think the most heartbreaking thing," he said."And then later crouching in the restaurant with a whole load of young children as they're trying to keep them calm and of course they can't and they're crying - and watching that really was I think the most heartbreaking thing," he said.
'Horrendous'
Another Briton, Roy Calley who now lives close to the Promenade des Anglais, said there were "thousands of people on the promenade" when the incident happened.
He said the situation was "pretty horrendous" and police had now "completely taken over the city".
A UK Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are deeply concerned about reports of an incident in Nice and are in touch with the local authorities to seek more information."A UK Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are deeply concerned about reports of an incident in Nice and are in touch with the local authorities to seek more information."
People are leaving flowers at London's French Embassy, where flags have been lowered as a mark of respect to the victims. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was among those to express his sorrow, tweeting: "As the French rejoice in their liberty, human evil kills the innocent cruelly. Let us weep with them, let us stand with them #PrayForNice."
The Royal and Ancient gold club, organiser of the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon, said black ribbons would be left on the first tee for players to wear. People are leaving flowers at London's French Embassy in Knightsbridge, where flags have also been lowered as a mark of respect to the victims.
The French flag is also flying half mast at Royal Troon. Meanwhile, The Royal and Ancient golf club, organiser of the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon, said black ribbons would be left on the first tee for players to wear.
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