In brief
A chaotic scene unfolded on Monday evening in the Chinese city of Zhuhai when a vehicle plowed into a crowd outside the Zhuhai Sports Centre, causing injuries to at least 20 individuals. The driver, identified as a 62-year-old man named Fan, has since been arrested by local authorities. Eyewitness reports indicate that many victims were engaged in regular walking activities around the stadium when the incident transpired.
Despite the heightened security measures in place for a significant airshow set to begin the following day, the shocking event left numerous people injured, prompting immediate medical attention. Videos shared on social media captured moments of the chaos, with paramedics tending to the victims, some of whom were unconscious.Witnesses recounted a harrowing experience, with one individual named Mr. Chen stating that his group was completing their laps around the venue when the car sped towards them. "It drove in a loop, and people were hurt in all areas of the running track - east, south, west, and north," he explained. The police and city officials have closed several entrances and exits to the sports centre as they implement "control" measures during the airshow, which is expected to showcase military aircraft and drones. Observers have noted the danger, referring to an alarming increase in public violence in China, with recent events such as a supermarket stabbing in Shanghai and the tragedy involving a young student adding to public concerns.
