NewsWorld newsItalySeveral people are injured after a car reportedly drove into pedestrians in Modena, northern Italy, with the driver allegedly stabbing a passerby who tried to stop him17:35, 16 May 2026Updated 19:10, 16 May 2026Dozens of people have been injured after a car ploughed into pedestrians in northern Italy.‌The driver of the vehicle reportedly crashed into a shop window in the historic city of Modena and stabbed a passerby who tried to stop him, according to local media.‌Emergency crews raced to the scene at around 4:30pm local time on Saturday to find seven people injured, four critically, with one woman reportedly having lost her legs in the impact.‌At least four people are said to be fighting for their lives following the collision at Via Emilia Centro.The suspect, aged in his 30s, was detained moments after attempting to flee between Rua Pioppa and Corso Adriano. He remains in custody for questioning as officers try to establish what sparked the rampage.Article continues belowModena mayor Gian Carlo Mezzetti said the nature of the crash is not immediately clear. Speaking about the suspect, he said: "It is not known whether he acted under the influence of substances or whether he committed this act deliberately."Fortunately, there were no deaths, but seven people were injured, two of them seriously. One woman will likely have to have both legs amputated: she was the person who was crushed against the shop window."I have no details on the identity of the man who was driving the car, although some witnesses told me he was of North African origin."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsItaly