A driver has plowed into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring eight people, four of them critically, before trying to flee and being detained by police, local authorities said. They added the man, a second-generation Italian, was known to local heath services official for mental disorders. Authorities identified the driver as Salim El Koudri, a 31-year-old man born in Bergamo and living in the province of Modena. El Koudri, who holds a degree in economy, is currently unemployed. He was detained and questioned at police headquarters in Modena as investigators tried to determine whether he acted deliberately. Investigators said  there was no immediate indication the man was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. No links to extremist groups had emerged.

Police say one person is dead following a crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon. They also say explosive devices were found. Police Chief Bob Day says this appeared to be an isolated event, but details shared by law enforcement Saturday afternoon remained limited. Police say the incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at the Multnomah Athletic Club. and that the person who died was found inside the vehicle. A club spokesperson says the crash occurred when the club was closed and no club members or staff were injured. The facility bills itself as the largest private athletic and social club in the U.S.