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Modena attack and citywide mourning

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On 16 May 2026 a vehicle driven by Salim El Koudri struck pedestrians ploughed into a crowd in central Modena, seriously badly injuring several people, including 55‑year‑old Monica Esposito, 55. Esposito Esposito. She remained unconscious in intensive care for more than two months and died on 22 July 2026. The city of Modena proclaimed an official day of mourning, ordered mourning: municipal flags to be were flown at half‑mast and suspended half‑mast, public events. Mayor Massimo Mezzetti led the events were suspended, and a moment of silence was observed. A funeral ceremony was held on 28 July at the Abbey of Nonantola, attended led by Mayor Massimo Mezzetti. Roughly a thousand people attended, including the mayors of Modena, Nonantola and Ravarino, regional councilors and law‑enforcement representatives. police officials; national representatives were absent. A wreath of red roses was placed on the coffin and coffin, white balloons were released, with roughly and Monica’s husband Angelo Ciccarelli, who uses a thousand citizens gathering to pay wheelchair, and their respects. son Salvatore were present. Salvatore read a moving letter to his mother during the service. The Futuro Nazionale movement observed marked the occasion with a moment minute of silence during a party meeting in Ancona, reiterating its condolences and using the tragedy to call reiterated calls for stricter immigration controls and harsher penalties for serious crimes across Europe. crimes, linking its message to the May 16 attack.

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  1. 2026-07-29 08:51 UTC Modena attack and citywide mourning
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  3. 2026-07-27 20:44 UTC Modena attack and citywide mourning

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