Car crashes into students outside China school; driver arrested
A car plowed into a crowd of students outside Yong'an Elementary School in Changde, Hunan province, China on Tuesday morning. The incident took place around 8:00am as students were arriving for classes. A 39-year-old male suspect was arrested from the scene and the incident is currently being investigated by local authorities.
Injured students and adults hospitalized after car crash
Though authorities have not disclosed the exact number of injuries, it was confirmed that several adults were also hurt in the incident. All injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. According to a police report released hours after the incident, none of the victims are in life-threatening condition so far.
Public outcry over recurring violence in China
The car crash incident has sparked public outrage, with many expressing their anger and frustration over recurring violence against citizens. Social media users voiced concern over increasing violence, with some suggesting people are "taking revenge against society." One user stated, "No matter what the reason is, innocent children should not be harmed."
Recent violent attacks in China raise concerns
This incident comes on the heels of a spate of violent attacks in China. A mass hit-and-run in Zhuhai killed 35 people, while a stabbing at a vocational school in Wuxi left eight dead. Other incidents include a stabbing attack near an elementary school in Beijing in October, which injured five people, including three children. In September, three were killed, 15 others injured in a knife attack at a suburban supermarket in Shanghai.
