Tragedy in Zhuhai: Car Ramming Leaves 35 Dead, Dozens Injured

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Tragedy in Zhuhai: Car Ramming Leaves 35 Dead, Dozens Injured
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A car driven by a 62-year-old man ploughed into a crowd at Zhuhai Sports Centre in China, killing at least 35 people and injuring 43 others. The driver, surnamed Fan, allegedly carried out the attack due to dissatisfaction with a property settlement following his divorce. He was arrested but is in a coma from self-inflicted wounds. The incident occurred despite heightened security for a nearby airshow. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for severe punishment for the perpetrator, and investigations are ongoing.

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