A car-ramming incident in Modena, Italy, on 16 May 2026 left 10 people injured, including several in critical condition. The driver, identified as Salim El Koudri, plowed into pedestrians before being stopped by bystanders and arrested. Among the victims, a woman had both legs amputated, and four individuals remain in critical condition with reserved prognoses, while another woman is in life-threatening danger .
Italian authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive, stating that no terrorism-related charges have been filed. Investigations suggest El Koudri had psychiatric history, including treatment for a schizoid personality disorder, though it remains unclear whether authorities monitored him after discontinuing treatment . El Koudri has remained silent during interrogations .
Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Modena to meet with victims at Baggiovara Hospital and Bologna hospitals. Mattarella expressed gratitude to medical staff, while Meloni and other officials, including Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and opposition leader Elly Schlein, toured the city. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani proposed awarding a civil valor medal to those who stopped the attacker . During their visit, Mattarella and Meloni shook hands with citizens who intervened to halt the attack .
> Background: **Six injured in Italy after driver hits pedestrians; attacker arrested.** — *3 hours ago*
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