Nice terror attack
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People could be seen running in panic after a truck crashed into the crowd on Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France. Many people have been reportedly injured. There also have been unconfirmed reports of gunfire.

Witnesses reported that the truck that drove into the crowd was watching the fireworks celebration of Bastille Day. Photos emerged on social media showing injured people lying on the ground en masse.

President of the Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur region Christian Estrosi said on Twitter that "dozens" of people were been killed in the incident.

Local media has dubbed the incident an act of terror, reporting at least 50 fatalities. No official confirmation has been released so far.