Man Detained After Car Hits Exercisers in Zhuhai

A distressing incident unfolded in Zhuhai, China, when a 62-year-old man, identified only as Fan, drove his car into a group of people exercising at a sports center. This event, which left over 20 individuals injured, occurred on the eve of the city's annual air show. As of Monday evening, the authorities had yet to determine whether it was a deliberate attack or a tragic accident, with investigations ongoing.

Footage captured by local news blogger Li Ying, known as Teacher Li on X, depicted chaotic scenes as emergency responders conducted CPR, while numerous people lay injured. In one video, a woman can be heard saying, "my foot is broken." Despite the gravity of the event, Chinese social media platforms heavily restricted searches about the incident, and relevant posts were scarce, indicating a degree of censorship.

The sports center, a popular venue in Xiangzhou district frequented by many residents for various activities, has subsequently closed indefinitely. While it's not yet clear whether there was a motive or if the incident was accidental, this incident is reminiscent of recent random attacks across China, including a knife attack involving schoolchildren in Beijing last month. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)