New Delhi, Jul 15 (IANS): External Affairs Ministry on Friday said there were no reports of any Indian being affected in the "terror" attack in Nice city of France, which left at least 80 people dead. Indian Embassy in Paris opened a helpline number: 33-1-40507070.

"Our ambassador in Paris is in touch with the Indian community in Nice. So far no report of any Indians affected. Our embassy in Paris has opened helpline 33-1-40507070," tweeted Vikas Swarup, Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs.

At least 80 people were killed on Thursday night when a large truck mowed through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in Nice. French President Francois Hollande said the truck attack was of a "terrorist character".

"We condemn the attack. We are monitoring the situation. There are no reports of Indian affected so far," Swarup told a news channel.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condemned the "terror" attack in Nice, saying India stood with France in this hour of sadness.

Modi hoped for early recovery of the injured people. Over 150 people were injured in the mayhem.