A tragic incident unfolded in Zhuhai, southern China, where 35 people were killed and 43 others injured after a driver rammed his car into a group of people exercising at a sports center.
The incident occurred on Monday, just a day before the city’s annual aviation exhibition hosted by the People’s Liberation Army.
Authorities confirmed that the 62-year-old driver was detained shortly after the incident, but it remains unclear whether the act was deliberate or an accident. No motive has been provided, and police have said that investigations are ongoing.
“The driver is in custody, and we are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” police said in a brief statement on Monday.
Details about the tragedy were slow to emerge, reportedly due to the Zhuhai Airshow, which had captured significant attention. The event, which showcases China’s military aviation capabilities, is one of the premier defense exhibitions in the region.
As the investigation continues, authorities have yet to confirm further details about the driver or the victims, while the community reels from the sudden and devastating loss of life.
