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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.