A man plowed a truck through crowds of people celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France, on Thursday, killing 84. Another 50 were still "between life and death" as of Friday morning, French president Francois Hollande said.
With the Tour de France in progress, race officials had to decide whether to continue the event in the wake of the attack. From USA Today:
In addition to posting messages of support on social media, the Tour held a moment of silence at the finish line to begin the day and toned down the previously festive atmosphere around the event.
Le coeur du Tour bat pour Nice. #NousSommesUnis pic.twitter.com/2xtmfqWgWf
— Le Tour de France (@LeTour) July 15, 2016
Defending champion Chris Froome, who's currently leading this year's race, also tweeted his thoughts.
Minute de silence au départ / Minute of silence at the start this morning #PrayForNice pic.twitter.com/FMihoxKNUZ
— Le Tour de France (@LeTour) July 15, 2016
Thoughts are with those affected by the horrific terror attack in Nice pic.twitter.com/tM6IBN30xE
— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) July 15, 2016
