Reaction to the Deadly Attack in Nice on Bastille Day

A reported, 80 people (a number that is expected to rise) have been killed after a truck ran through a crowd of people during a Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France.

Witnesses have said that the truck appeared to accelerate as it drove into the crowd. In a nationwide address, French President Francois Hollande called this a terrorist attack. This comes just six months after the deadly bombings in Paris.

"Horror again has struck France": Pres. Hollande addresses nation after Nice truck attack https://t.co/0QgnyIizuL https://t.co/DE5M9JXkV2

— CNN (@CNN) July 15, 2016

Reaction has been swift and widespread with everyone from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Amy Schumer offering their thoughts and prayers to the victims and to France.

Canadians are shocked by tonight's attack in Nice. Our sympathy is with the victims, and our solidarity with the French people.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 14, 2016

Sickened by the loss of life in Nice. Toronto's thoughts are with the people of France.

— John Tory (@JohnTory) July 14, 2016

https://twitter.com/amyschumer/status/753737482911424514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

#PrayForNice

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) July 15, 2016

What's happening in this world ? #PrayForNice

— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) July 14, 2016

#PrayForNice with all my love ??

— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) July 15, 2016

It never ends, heartbroken… #PrayForNice

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) July 14, 2016

My prayers and condolences to the victims and families of the terrible tragedy in Nice, France. We are with you in every way!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2016

Just heard the terrible news from Nice. I am shocked. My thoughts and prayers to all affected.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) July 14, 2016

https://www.instagram.com/p/BH3EmoujGtV/

We must continue to spread love in the face of hate. #PrayForNice

— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) July 15, 2016

My heart is with France #PrayForNice pic.twitter.com/2oHC2LVr0B

— Maddie Ziegler (@maddieziegler) July 15, 2016

We will continue to update you as this story unfolds.