Car Attack in Modena

May 16, 2026, 19:27
EuropeInternational

Introduction

A 31-year-old man drove his car into people in Modena, Italy, on Saturday.

Main Body

The man drove his car onto the sidewalk. He hit a shop. Eight people were hurt. Four people are very sick. One woman lost both legs. People saw a knife. The man tried to hurt people with it, but he did not stab anyone. Local people caught the man. Then the police took him away. Leader Giorgia Meloni said this is a very bad event. She thanked the people who helped. Now the city wants to make the streets safer.

Conclusion

The man is in jail. Police are waiting for medical tests.

Learning

⚡ Action Words (Past Time)

In this story, we see how to talk about things that already happened. Look at how the words change:

  • Drive →\rightarrow Drove
  • Hit →\rightarrow Hit (No change!)
  • Try →\rightarrow Tried
  • Take →\rightarrow Took

💡 Quick Tip: The "Did Not" Rule

When we say something did not happen, the action word goes back to its simple, present form.

❌ He did not stabbed

✅ He did not stab

🔍 Word Groups

PeoplePlacesFeelings/State
ManSidewalkHurt
PoliceCitySick
WomanJailSafer

Vocabulary Learning

car
a road vehicle with an engine
Example:I drive my car to work every day.
police
law enforcement officers who keep the law
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
jail
a prison for short‑term detention
Example:He was sent to jail for a week.
city
a large town with many people
Example:Rome is a beautiful city in Italy.
knife
a sharp cutting tool
Example:She used a knife to cut the bread.