Tragic Car Ramming in Zhuhai, China Claims 35 Lives

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Tragic Car Ramming in Zhuhai, China Claims 35 Lives
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A 62-year-old man drove his car into a crowd outside a sports center in Zhuhai, China, killing at least 35 people and injuring 43 others. The suspect, identified as Fan, was apprehended after attempting to flee and self-harming with a knife. Police described the incident as a "serious and vicious attack," motivated by Fan's dissatisfaction with his divorce settlement. President Xi Jinping has called for severe punishment for the perpetrator and efforts to treat the injured. Violent crime is rare in China, but recent knife attacks have raised public safety concerns.

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