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Canadian PM expresses outrage against truck attack in France

Xinhua, July 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his outrage and sympathy on Thursday after a truck attack killed at least 80 people and wounded dozens in Nice, France.

In a statement, Trudeau said he was heartbroken to learn of the many dozens of innocent victims in the attack that targeted Bastille Day celebrations in the French resort city.

The attack happened when a truck plowed into a crowd of Bastille Day revelers who gathered to watch fireworks late Thursday.

"On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed. We also wish a speedy recovery to the many more that were injured," he said.

He said Canada and France are the closest of friends and Canada will continue to work with his allies and partners to fight terrorism in all of its forms.

"We will bring those who are responsible to justice, whether they be the perpetrators, or those involved in funding or organizing such attacks," the Canadian prime minister added in the statement. Endi