A car driven by a man has collided with pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight people, including two British nationals. The incident occurred in the city of Lecce, in the Puglia region, on Sunday afternoon. According to reports, the car drove into a group of pedestrians, causing serious injuries to two individuals and less severe injuries to the remaining six. The two British nationals are receiving medical treatment at a local hospital, with their condition described as stable. A group of passers-by quickly responded to the incident, giving chase to the driver and eventually stopping him. The driver was taken into custody by Italian police, who are investigating the motives behind the attack.
The Foreign Office has issued a statement expressing concern for the British nationals involved in the incident. The organisation is providing support to the affected individuals and their families. British nationals are advised to exercise caution when travelling in Italy, especially in crowded areas. The Foreign Office travel advice for Italy currently advises against all but essential travel to the Calabria and Sicily regions due to high levels of crime.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety in Italy, particularly in urban areas. The Italian authorities have been implementing measures to improve road safety in recent years, but incidents like this highlight the need for further action. The UK Government has not yet commented on the incident, but it is likely that they will provide a statement in the coming days.