Tragedy in Zhuhai: Car Plows into Crowd, Sparkes Investigation

A car driven by a 62-year-old man hit people exercising at a Zhuhai sports center, killing 35 and injuring 43. Details are unclear as the incident faces censorship amid the Zhuhai Airshow. Police are investigating but did not confirm if it was an attack or accident.

In a chilling event that unfolded at a sports center in Zhuhai, southern China, 35 individuals lost their lives and 43 were injured when a car crashed into a group of people exercising.

Police identified the driver only by his family name, Fan, adhering to local protocol. The 62-year-old suspect has been detained, yet authorities have not released whether the tragedy was an intentional act or a tragic accident. Investigations remain ongoing without a disclosed motive.

Despite the severity of the incident occurring on Monday night, information remains scarce due to censorship, especially as the Zhuhai Airshow commenced on Tuesday. Footage depicting emergency responders, including firefighters performing CPR, surfaced but was quickly suppressed. Social media searches show limited information about the event, as Chinese platforms restricted content visibility.

(With inputs from agencies.)