Car Rams Into Crowd In Zhuhai, China, Leaving 35 Dead And 43 Injured

A tragic incident unfolded on Monday evening outside a sports centre in Zhuhai, a city in southern China, when a car drove into a crowd, killing 35 people and injuring 43 others. The suspect, a 62-year-old man who had been divorced, attempted to harm himself with a knife after the crash, but was quickly subdued by police. He was later taken to the hospital for treatment, according to Zhuhai police.

The exact motive for the incident remains unclear, as authorities have not yet confirmed whether it was a deliberate attack or a tragic accident. Investigations are ongoing, with police working to uncover more details about the incident.

China’s state media reported that President Xi Jinping has expressed his concern over the incident, urging citizens to assist those who were injured in the crash. The authorities are continuing their efforts to determine the full circumstances surrounding this devastating event.