Modena

Modena is a city located in northern Italy. It recently became the site of a violent incident on Saturday, May 16, 2026. In this event, a man in his 30s drove a car into a group of pedestrians, causing injuries to eight people, with two reported to be in critical condition. Following the car ramming, which also involved crashing into a shop window, the driver allegedly attempted to stab a passerby who tried to stop him from escaping. The driver has since been arrested by authorities. This incident has brought Modena into the news due to the severity and nature of the attack, highlighting a concerning event of violence in the city.