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Increasing Incidence of Vehicle Attacks: A Growing Global Threat

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Increasing Incidence of Vehicle Attacks: A Growing Global Threat

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  • 2016 marked a significant turning point in mass attacks with a deadly incident in Nice, France, where a truck was driven into a crowd, killing 86.
  • The most recent attack occurred in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, where a driver killed 15 and injured over 35, classified as a potential act of terrorism.
  • Vehicle attacks are now identified as “a significant threat” in the U.S., prompting security agencies to provide guidelines for prevention and mitigation.
  • A notable case in Germany involved a psychiatrist who killed five at a Christmas market, raising concerns about motive and mental health.
  • Several incidents globally, including those in China, Canada, and the U.S. , highlight the alarming trend of using vehicles as weapons in acts of terror.

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