In brief
Footage shows chaos as bystanders rush to aid the injured in a shocking scene.
The city of Zhuhai was rocked by an alarming incident on Monday evening when a car, operated by a 62-year-old driver named Fan, crashed into a crowd gathered outside a stadium. Reports indicate that up to 20 individuals were injured, with many struck while partaking in their usual exercise routines around the Zhuhai Sports Centre. The injured were promptly transported to local hospitals for treatment, as local police confirmed the driver's arrest following the event.Eyewitness accounts paint a chaotic picture of the moments leading up to the crash. One observer recounted that multiple walking groups were participating in their laps around the stadium's perimeter when the unexpected disaster struck. "We had just finished our third lap when a car suddenly came racing toward us at high speed, knocking many people down," Mr. Chen explained. Another eyewitness noted that the vehicle traveled in a circular fashion, affecting people on all sides of the running track. Despite the ongoing Zhuhai Airshow, which typically draws increased security to the area, this distressing occurrence took place, prompting concerns about public safety. Videos of the aftermath, depicting injured individuals receiving assistance from paramedics and concerned bystanders, have circulated on various social media platforms, although many have since been removed.The airshow, which is set to showcase China's latest military aircraft, is expected to draw prominent figures, including Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The management of the sports centre has implemented measures to control access to the venue, closing several entrances and exits. This incident follows a worrying trend of recent violent acts within China, including a stabbing spree in Shanghai that resulted in multiple fatalities.


