Eight people were injured today in what Italian authorities are treating as a suspected attack when a man drove a car into a crowd of pedestrians in the northern city of Turin. The incident occurred at around 10 a.m.
local time in a busy shopping district, sending shoppers and workers scrambling for cover. The driver, identified as a 41-year-old Italian national with a history of mental health issues, was arrested at the scene. Police have not ruled out terrorism but suggest the act may be linked to personal grievances.
Three of the injured are in serious condition, with one child among them. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as the vehicle mounted the pavement. This latest event has reignited debates about public safety and urban security in Italy, where similar attacks have occurred in recent years.
The government is expected to review measures to protect pedestrian zones, though critics argue that such actions often follow a pattern of tragedy and insufficient prevention. Local authorities are appealing for calm and have cordoned off the area for investigation.
