A car struck pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, according to local authorities.

Mayor Massimo Mezzetti told Italian television that two victims were in critical condition, while no fatalities were reported. One woman who was pinned against a shop window sustained severe injuries that may require amputation of both legs, the mayor said.

Witnesses described the driver as a man in his 30s. He was detained at the scene and taken to police headquarters for questioning, according to the mayor.

Authorities are investigating whether the driver was under the influence of substances or acted deliberately. The incident occurred in the northern Italian city, though specific details about the exact location and circumstances remain under investigation.

Financial Police were deployed to secure the scene following the incident. The investigation into the cause and circumstances of the crash is ongoing.