Tragedy at Zhuhai Sports Centre: Car Ramming Incident Casts Shadow Over Air Show
In Zhuhai, China, a 62-year-old man named Fan rammed his car into a crowd at a sports centre, killing 35 and injuring 43. The incident happened as the city hosted an international air show. Investigations reveal Fan's actions were driven by divorce-related grievances. He remains under medical care and detention.
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A devastating car-ramming incident in Zhuhai, China, has left 35 dead and 43 injured as a vehicle plowed through a crowd at a sports centre hosting physical workouts. The attack coincided with the opening of China's prestigious international air show.
The suspect, a 62-year-old divorced man identified as Fan, was apprehended by local police while attempting to flee the scene. He was found trying to self-harm and was immediately hospitalized due to severe injuries, rendering him unfit for police questioning.
Preliminary investigations indicate Fan's motives were fueled by dissatisfaction over his divorce settlement. The incident has sparked widespread concern, prompting Chinese President Xi Jinping to demand severe punishment for the perpetrator and stress the importance of risk prevention to ensure public safety and social stability.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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