China News: In a devastating incident in Zhuhai City, southern China, a 62-year-old driver rammed his car into a crowded sports center, leaving at least 35 people dead and another 43 injured on Monday. According to police reports, the driver has been detained, but it remains unclear whether the crash was intentional or an accident.Incident Sparks Chaos Ahead of Major EventThe tragedy occurred just a day before the highly anticipated Zhuhai Airshow, organized by the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), which began on Tuesday. The driver, identified only by his family name Fan, created panic and chaos at the Xiangzhou district sports center, a popular location for residents to exercise and socialize.35 people were killed and another 43 injured when a driver rammed his car into people exercising at a sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, police in China said.The 62-year-old driver has been detained. pic.twitter.com/pEKHWgva5k— T_CAS videos (@tecas2000) November 12, 2024Emergency Response and Eyewitness AccountsEmergency responders rushed to the scene, with footage showing a firefighter performing CPR on a victim. Disturbing videos circulating on social media revealed dozens of individuals lying on the sports centers running track. In one clip, a woman could be heard saying, “My foot is broken.”The emergency clinic at Zhuhais Shang Chong Hospital confirmed receiving injured victims, though many left after initial treatment. Social media posts related to the sports center incident were sparse, with articles published by Chinese media on Monday night reportedly removed soon after, as per sources.#Zhuhai, #ChinaDuring the Airshow China 2024 exhibition, where the new Su-57 was showcased, a possible terrorist attack occurred when a car drove into a crowd of peopme in the city of Zhuhai injuring ~20 people and k¡lling about 10 people.A 62-year-old driver crashed his car… https://t.co/DYLKSjdumh pic.twitter.com/CkEmhg2Mwl— Elly 🎗️Israel Hamas War Updates (@elly_bar) November 11, 2024Online Censorship and Restricted DiscussionsPosts discussing the tragedy on platforms like Weibo were limited, with few details emerging. Most references lacked pictures or substantial information, reflecting tight control over the narrative. Teacher Li, a prominent news blogger and dissident, shared footage on X (formerly Twitter), capturing the aftermath. His account regularly features user-submitted news, often addressing issues suppressed within the country.Scenes in Zhuhai, China - 7 dead, over 30 injured. Death toll likely to rise.Why are people just walking past not attending those lying on the floor!😱😱😱https://t.co/CIqVXyFSHS pic.twitter.com/bsbEdWsqJR— Willem (@NerumWim) November 12, 2024Sports Center Temporarily ShutteredThe Xiangzhou sports center, which typically attracts hundreds for activities like running, soccer, and dancing, has been closed until further notice. The closure has added to the unease among residents grappling with the shocking event.This tragedy underscores a troubling trend of random attacks in China. Recent incidents include a 50-year-old man detained for attacking schoolchildren in Beijing last month, injuring five people, and a September knife attack in a Shanghai supermarket that left three dead.
