Tragedy Strikes Zhuhai Sports Centre: 35 Dead in Shocking Attack
A deadly hit-and-run attack at a Zhuhai sports center resulted in 35 deaths and 43 serious injuries. The suspect, 62-year-old Fan, was in custody after self-harming. President Xi Jinping called for severe punishment. The incident evoked anger across China and spotlighted public safety concerns.
A hit-and-run attack at a sports center in Zhuhai, China, has left 35 people dead and 43 others severely injured, according to local police.
The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, involved a small off-road vehicle driven into a crowd at the Zhuhai People's Fitness Square. The suspect, Fan, 62, is hospitalized after self-inflicting knife injuries.
President Xi Jinping has called for severe punishment for the perpetrator and dispatched a team to oversee the case. The attack has sparked widespread anger on Chinese social media and raised concerns about public safety in urban areas.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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