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Revision as of 01:29, 13 November 2024
| 2024 Zhuhai car attack | |
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 Zhuhai Sports Center in 2021 | |
 Location of Zhuhai in Guangdong | |
| Location | Zhuhai, Guangdong, China |
| Date | 11 November 2024 19:48 CST (UTC+08:00) |
Attack type | Vehicle-ramming attack |
| Weapon | SUV |
| Deaths | 35 |
| Injured | 44 (including the perpetrator) |
| Perpetrator | A 62-year-old divorced man surnamed Fan |
| Motive | Dissatisfaction with the division of marital property from his divorce (suspected) |
The 2024 Zhuhai car attack was a vehicle-ramming attack that occurred around 19:48 (GMT+8) on November 11, 2024, in Zhuhai Sports Center, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. In the attack, a 62-year-old man drove his vehicle into the sports center and struck people on the outdoor fitness track, causing significant casualties. The attack resulted in 35 deaths and 43 injuries.[1].
Attack
At approximately 19:48[2] on 11 November 2024, an attacker drove an SUV into people exercising at the Zhuhai Sports Center running track. There was heightened security in Zhuhai, which was to host a major civil and military airshow the next day.[3] An eyewitness said that the driver navigated in a loop on a running track, striking many people.[4]
At first, news of the attack was censored on Chinese social media platforms. Posts and news articles were taken down during the first 24 hours, while videos spread over X.[5] Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher posted a video on X of several people lying on the ground and a woman yelling in pain while a firefighter rendered aid to a victim.[6]
Casualties
About a day later on 12 November, Zhuhai Police stated that the attack resulted in 35 deaths and 43 injuries.[7]
Perpetrator
According to a police statement, the perpetrator was a 62-year-old divorced man with the surname Fan. That evening, Fan forced a small SUV into the Zhuhai Sports Center, ramming into the crowds exercising on the internal path of the stadium. He attempted to flee the spot but the police stopped him. Fan tried to commit suicide using a knife and fainted in the car as a result. He was sent to the hospital for treatment, while placed under criminal detention for suspected "endangering public safety by dangerous methods."[7][8]
Early reports claimed that Fan had been recently divorced and was dissatisfied with how property had been divided afterwards.[9][10] Police said that Fan entered into a coma after he cut himself in the neck with a knife.[11]
Reactions
On the evening of November 12, the police released a statement detailing the time of the attack and casualty information[12]. Chen Yong, Party Secretary of Zhuhai, and Huang Zhihao, Mayor of Zhuhai, promptly arrived at the scene to oversee the rescue operations and quickly established a task force led by city officials to expedite medical treatment for the injured, investigate the attack, and support and console the victims’ families. The Zhuhai Sports Center issued a notice at around 9 p.m. in November 11, announcing the immediate suspension of operations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with Premier Li Qiang, issued directives on the evening of November 12, calling for full efforts to treat the injured, severe punishment of the perpetrator, and measures to mitigate societal risks[13]. The central government has dispatched a working group to Guangdong to guide and assist with post-incident measures.
Huang Kunming, Party Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Committee, held a series of video conferences following the attack, including a special session of the Guangdong Provincial Committee for Building a Safe Guangdong. During these meetings, he instructed officials to focus on the treatment of the injured, incident handling, and overall safety and stability in the province. Huang described the event as causing serious casualties and social impact, noting the deep shock and grief it had caused. He emphasized the need to prevent similar incidents by thoroughly investigating and addressing underlying issues[14].
On November 12, Party Committee of Zhuhai convened to communicate and study the directives from national and provincial leaders and the requirements of the Provincial Committee for Building a Safe Guangdong. The committee further outlined measures to treat the injured, console families, handle the aftermath, and conduct a city-wide risk assessment to mitigate potential hazards. Zhang Hu, Executive Vice Governor of Guangdong, attended to provide guidance.
On 12 November, Japan's embassy to China warned its nationals about personal security issues in China, advising Japanese people not to speak loudly in public.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "珠海驾车冲撞市民重大恶性案件造成35人死亡 43人受伤". 央视新闻. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Dang, Yuanyue (12 November 2024). "35 dead after car attack in Chinese city of Zhuhai, suspect arrested, police say". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Gan, Nectar (12 November 2024). "35 killed after car plows into crowds outside sports center in Chinese city, police say". CNN. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
BBC13was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce". AP News. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Hawkins, Amy (12 November 2024). "Dozens killed in China after car driven into sports centre". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ a b "警情通报". Weixin Official Accounts Platform. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "广东珠海驾车撞人事件造成35人死亡43人受伤". Xinhua News Agency. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "Dozens killed in Zhuhai, China, by driver who rammed car into crowd ahead of military expo, police say - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "35 killed, dozens wounded after car rams into crowd outside sports centre in southern Chinese city - HKFP". www.hongkongfp.com. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
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- ^ "珠海驾车冲撞市民重大恶性案件造成35人死亡 43人受伤". 央视新闻. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "习近平对广东珠海市驾车冲撞行人案件作出重要指示". 新华社. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "广东召开会议传达学习习近平总书记对珠海市驾车冲撞行人案件作出的重要指示精神：全力以赴做好伤员救治和调查处置工作，举一反三开展问题排查整治". 南方+. 12 November 2024.