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| SUV Driving on a Sidewalk Mows Down Dozens in Spain, Spanish Driver Arrested |
| 2021-07-20 |
Or possibly “Spanish”. It remains to be seen. Posted for Page 3: Non-WoT because the authorities insist this was not a terror attack, but may be moved to Page 1: War on Terror if subsequent evidence reveals otherwise. [PJMedia] A car in Marbella, Spain, jumped a sidewalk and "zigzagged" left and right, knocking people and tables in every direction on Monday.The vehicle drove nearly the whole block, which was crammed with outdoor cafes. The crash took place in the mid-afternoon as the area was overflowing with customers having lunch, said Raul Morote, whose family owns several restaurants on the popular avenue. "The car was zigzagging and sweeping away everything," Morote, told the News Agency that Dare Not be Named. Some people were seriously injured. The videos show several people covered in blood. No word yet on fatalities. The vehicle eventually came to a stop under a canopy. Police arrested the driver but no name has been released yet. There is also no known reason or motive, though terrorism apparently has been ruled out, as per one media outlet. Other videos showed first responders and waiters tending to the maimed and cleaning up the debris. The driver has tested negative for drugs and alcohol and is rumored to be suffering from mental health issues. So a nutter. But is he a Muslim nutter doing jihad or a non-Muslim nutter copying jihad? The driver was a 30-year-old Spanish citizen who was travelling in the vehicle with his parents, reports claim.The Sun adds: Outlet SUR has confirmed that the driver has now been arrested as police continue to investigate. He was reportedly suffering from mental health issues. A worker at a cafe-bar, who declined to give her name, added: “The police and ambulance were at the scene very quickly.” She added: “Others jumped on the driver before the police got to him and held him while back-up arrived. “I saw an older man and woman get out of the car he was in. “It happened around 3.15pm. The vehicle involved was a white Suzuki, I think it was a Suzuki SX4.” The car had appeared to crash into a shop front. Officers were filmed sprinting towards a waiting patrol car and carrying the barefooted Spaniard blamed for the incident face-down with his hands and legs immobilised. One of the four policemen could be heard shouting ‘clear the way’ as he tried to ensure they transported the man to a police station in the resort as soon as possible. A spokesman for Spain’s National Police confirmed: “With regards to the incident this afternoon in Miguel Cano Avenue in Marbella, we can confirm the arrest of the driver of the vehicle. “He is a Spaniard aged 30. A terrorist motive has been ruled out as the cause of the incident. “Investigations are ongoing to clarify fully the cause. “Around ten people have so far been recorded as injured. All are being treated at a hospital in Marbella.” |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #5 Well, it is Eid al (whatever), some kind of celebration is called for. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2021-07-20 13:49 |
| #4 "I had one DWI, which was a bogus charge, because it turns out they were stopping every vehicle driving down that particular sidewalk. That’s profiling. And profiling is wrong."-Ron White |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2021-07-20 09:30 |
| #3 He was reportedly suffering from mental health issues. Isn't that the standard line along with police can't ascertain the motive? |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2021-07-20 07:40 |
| #2 I always eat at outdoor cafés with my food taster, now you tell me there is a problem... |
| Posted by: Ulique the Limber1715 2021-07-20 03:52 |
| #1 I always thought those outdoor cafes were dangerous. |
| Posted by: Dron66046 2021-07-20 03:44 |