Beijing: In Zhuhai, China, a 62-year-old man drove a car into a crowd. 35 people died. Another 43 people were injured. A car plowed into a group of people outside a sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on Monday night, killing 35 people and injuring 43 others, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Tuesday.
It is reported that the suspect who committed the incident was a 62-year-old divorced man who crashed his car into the crowd. The suspect attempted to harm himself before using the knife. The police later caught him on the spot. A statement from Zhuhai police on Tuesday said the suspect had been sent to a hospital for treatment. It was unclear whether it was an attack or an accident. No motive was mentioned and police said the investigation was ongoing.
Within minutes bodies were strewn on the road
As a result of this shocking incident in China, the roads are littered with dead bodies. A large number of people died on the spot. Dozens of injured people were seen screaming for help. An atmosphere of panic suddenly filled the air among the others. People were shocked to see such a tragic scene at the scene. Subsequently, the Chinese police detained the driver. He is undergoing further questioning.
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