The unsung heroes of the Nice attack

(Baonghean.vn) - July 14, 2016 became the darkest Bastille Day in the history of France when a crazy truck killed 84 people and injured hundreds of others. On that terrible night, there were unknown heroes who tried to stop the truck and save the victims.

French police approach the truck that caused the crime on the night of July 14. Photo: AP

Timothy, sacrificed his life to save his wife and unborn child.

Timothy Fournier, 27, a cigarette seller in Paris, died while protecting his seven-month pregnant wife from a truck on the Promenade des Anglais. AFP quoted a relative of Timothy as saying that Timothy was a good, idealistic young man who died protecting his wife and unborn child.

Motorcyclist tries to stop truck

In the first videos of the truck driving into crowds in Nice, a motorcyclist can be seen trying to stop the truck. The man then got off the bike and tried to climb into the cab to stop the attacker, but failed.

People in Nice pay tribute to the victims of the attack on the Promenade des Anglais. Photo: Nice-Matin

Thierry, the man who saved Loic's son

A man named Loic told Nice-Matin that he will be grateful to Thierry for the rest of his life. His family is currently looking for Thierry, the man who saved their son's life.

According to Mr. Loic, on the evening of July 14, after watching fireworks, he put his son on his shoulders and walked down the street with a man named Thierry. Thierry was wearing a Nice shirt and Mr. Loic's son was wearing a Monaco shirt and the three were chatting when the truck appeared.

When the driver started shooting, the young man immediately reacted and helped all three avoid the bullets while Mr. Loic did not know what to do. When he regained his composure, both father and son were safe but Thierry was nowhere to be seen.

Mr. Loic shared that he really wanted to meet the "angel" who protected his son from danger.

Gwenael, who ran after the truck

Gwenael, 26, told Nice-Matin that when he saw the car plow into the crowd, he rushed after it to try to stop it. Gwenael had to walk through corpses, blood and flesh to chase the car.

However, Gwenael was unable to catch up with the car until it stopped. The 26-year-old pulled a passerby to the ground as a gun battle broke out between police and the attacker. Police questioned Gwenael on suspicion of being an accomplice in the attack but released him later that night.

Man jumps into car, barehanded to stop attacker

According to witnesses at the scene, another man jumped up and grabbed the door of the truck. He punched Lahouaiej Bouhlel, who was driving the vehicle and was also holding a 7.65 mm gun.

The unidentified man jumped before Bouhlel aimed a shot at him. Police then showed up and a shootout broke out.

Chu Thanh

(According to 20Minuste, Nice-Matin)