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Mass Casualty Car Attack in Zhuhai, China
A man rammed his car into a crowd in Zhuhai, China, killing 35 and injuring dozens due to his divorce settlement dissatisfaction. Information about the attack was heavily censored.
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- What was the motive of the perpetrator?
- Fan's motive was his dissatisfaction with his divorce settlement, according to police. He was found unconscious in his car with self-inflicted wounds and a knife.
- When and where did the incident take place?
- The incident occurred on November 11th, 2024, at a sports complex in Zhuhai, during an aviation exhibition hosted by the People's Liberation Army. Information about the attack was heavily censored on Chinese social media.
- How was information about the event controlled?
- Videos of the aftermath circulated on X (formerly Twitter), showing injured people and emergency responders. One video featured a woman stating her foot was broken. The incident prompted Chinese President Xi Jinping to call for stricter prevention of similar incidents.
- What was the cause of the mass casualty incident in Zhuhai, China?
- A 62-year-old man, identified only as Fan, drove his car into a crowd of exercising people in Zhuhai, China, killing 35 and injuring 43 others.
- What are some similar incidents that have occurred in China recently?
- Several other recent attacks in China involving knives or vehicles, some targeting children, have occurred, highlighting concerns about public safety and potential motives related to personal grievances.