China: Driver who killed 35 after ramming car into crowd ‘was upset over divorce’
A Chinese man, upset over his divorce, rammed his car into a crowd in Zhuhai, killing 35 and injuring many.
Horrific visuals surfaced on social media after the car ploughed into a crowd at Zhuhai Sports Center.
Videos on X showed dozens of people lying on the track at the sports complex, frequently used by locals for exercise.
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The tragic incident in Zhuhai has sparked a nationwide conversation in China about the importance of mental health and support systems for individuals going through difficult times. The authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to understand the motives behind the driver’s actions and to prevent such devastating events in the future.
Authorities haven’t disclosed details of the victims, and searches for information faced heavy censorship due to Zhuhai’s military ties.
Eyewitnesses claimed the attack was deliberate, as the man drove his car on the track, mowing down joggers, BBC reported.
Local police stated that initial investigations suggested Mr. Fan’s property dispute, linked to his divorce, triggered his actions.
China has seen a number of attacks in which suspects appear to target members of the public at random. This may be the deadliest act of random public violence that China has witnessed in over a decade.
In October, police detained a man for allegedly attacking children with a knife at a Beijing school, wounding five.
