Horror car plunges into crowd in China, 35 killed-43 injured

The hit-and-run incident took place in the city of Zhuhai, China south end. Off road vehicle hit people who was exercising, killing at least 35 people and injuring dozens more.

Police Zhuhai in his statement, as reported ReutersWednesday (13/11/2024), report that the incident happened on Monday night (11/11), around 19.48 local time.

A small off-road vehicle, Zhuhai Police said, drove through the crowd and suddenly crashed into a large group of people exercising outside the Zhuhai city sports center.

A video circulated on social media, confirmed by Reuters, showed the chaotic scene after the incident, with at least 20 people lying on the ground and shouts of “terrorist” heard when the arrival ambulances to bring the injured to the hospital.

Local police said at least 35 people were killed and 43 others wounded in what was described as a “hit and run attack”.

Zhuhai Police, in a statement on Tuesday (12/11) local time, said that the suspect in the attack was identified as a 62-year-old man surnamed Fan.

A fan was arrested by police at the scene after he tried to escape. However, he injured himself with a knife he was carrying, which caused a serious neck injury.

Police said the suspect is currently being treated at a local hospital.

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