Car Crash Kills 35 in China

Car Crash Kills 35 in China

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Car Crash Kills 35 in China

A car plowed into a crowd of people exercising at a stadium in Zhuhai, China, killing at least 35 and injuring 43. The driver, unhappy with his divorce settlement, is in a coma.

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What is the suspected motive of the driver?
The driver, a 62-year-old man surnamed Fang, was reportedly unhappy with the division of assets in his divorce and is currently in a coma.
What happened in Zhuhai, China on November 11, 2023?
At least 35 people were killed and 43 injured when a vehicle drove into a crowd of people exercising at a stadium in Zhuhai, China.
What was the official government response to this incident?
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed concern and ordered authorities to assist victims and punish the perpetrator; an investigation is ongoing.
What is the status of videos of the incident on social media?
Videos of the incident were largely removed from Chinese social media, but some footage shows people lying on the ground receiving aid.
What major event was scheduled to take place in Zhuhai shortly after the accident?
The incident occurred on November 11, 2023, on the eve of a major Chinese airshow in Zhuhai, though there's no confirmed link between the two events.