Six killed after car rams into crowd in Italy

Sunday, 5 January 2020 14:03

Six German tourists have been killed after a motorist crashed into a group of people in northern Italy.

Eleven others were injured in the incident, which happened in the early hours of Sunday in the small town of Luttach in South Tyrol.

The driver of the car, who failed a breath test for alcohol, has been arrested.

Authorities said they do not believe the crash was intentional, but an investigation is underway.

The victims were standing along the roadside, close to a coach when the accident happened.

More from International news

Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan, hundreds injured

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least 20 people, injuring hundreds and damaging the city's historic Blue Mosque, authorities said, with the death toll likely to rise.
Turkey set to call for action on Gaza as soon as possible, source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to call at a meeting in Istanbul on Monday for arrangements to be made as soon as possible to ensure the security and administration of Gaza by Palestinians, a foreign ministry source said on Sunday.
Hamas hands over three more hostage bodies

Hamas has handed over bodies of three hostages on Sunday, even as the group traded blame with Israel for violations of the truce that has mostly halted two years of war.
India federal agency freezes Anil Ambani Group's $351 million properties

India’s financial crime agency has provisionally frozen 30.84 billion rupees ($350.87 million) in assets linked to Reliance Anil Ambani Group as part of a money-laundering investigation, a government source said on Monday.

UAE President marks Flag Day with special tribute to retired service personnel
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has hoisted the UAE flag at a special ceremony in Qasr Al Hosn as he honoured a group of retired Emirati service personnel for their commitment to keep the nation's flag flying high.
UAE, US partner to enhance collaboration in energy and AI
The UAE and the US have signed a new partnership to accelerate collaboration in energy and artificial intelligence, with the aim to drive industrial transformation and economic growth.
Light rain forecast for parts of UAE
The weather bureau has forecasted unstable weather conditions in the UAE from November 3 to November 7, with a chance of light to moderate rainfall across some parts.