LIVING so far from Europe, it’s hard to come to grips with the pain the people there must be feeling in the cold light of day, and in the wake of the Nice attack.
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At least 80 people were killed and more than 100 injured, when a truck containing guns and grenades ploughed into crowds along the French resort city’s Promenade des Anglais.
Witnesses have reported the truck drove at least two kilometres before coming to a stop. The driver of the truck was then shot dead, after exchanging gunfire with police.
One Sydney man described what he saw as: “People ... running from death.”
The people in the crowd had been enjoying an evening of Bastille Day celebrations.
Many Australians were caught up in the ensuing chaos, including Tamworth woman Hannah Ellison.
Thankfully, none were seriously hurt and we wish them all a speedy and safe return home.
Perhaps Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull summed it up best when he said: “Australians (are mourning) for the victims of yet another murderous act of terror. Our nations are united in freedom’s cause today, just as we were a hundred years ago.”
Do we let these acts of terror change the way we live our lives?
To a certain extent that is inevitable, with these sorts of events becoming more commonplace, claiming more and more innocent lives.
When we spoke to Hannah yesterday morning, she told us she hoped to keep travelling but hadn’t made a final decision.
No doubt it would be any parent’s worst nightmare, to have a child caught up in this most horrible situation, and so far from home.
It’s not uncommon though for young Aussies to head overseas; the “gap year” is becoming more commonplace.
It’s a way to spread your wings.
It used to be considered a safe option, but not so much any more.
#prayforNice
