In Zhuhai, China, a shocking tragedy unfolded as a man allegedly angered by his divorce settlement drove his vehicle into a crowd at a sports complex, resulting in 35 fatalities and severe injuries for dozens more, according to authorities.

AAs reported by The Associated Press, police quickly detained the 62-year-old man, identified only by his surname, Fan, who had reportedly inflicted wounds on himself during the incident on Monday evening.

Following the violent attack, police implemented strict controls on information surrounding the tragedy, raising questions about transparency in reporting.

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Despite the censorship, videos depicting the aftermath began circulating on the social media platform X. Disturbing footage revealed numerous injured individuals sprawled across the sports track, with bystanders and emergency personnel working to assist them.

Police say a driver killed at least 35 people and injured dozens more when he deliberately plowed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports complex in southern China. pic.twitter.com/XKIMqMj3By

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In one video shared by Chinese dissident Li Ying, known online as Teacher Li, a woman cries out, “My foot is broken,” while firefighters attempt CPR on a victim.

The incident coincided with Zhuhai’s hosting of the People’s Liberation Army’s annual aviation exhibition. China’s tight grip on internet content limited local searches for information on the incident, with many social media posts quickly scrubbed.

By Tuesday morning, posts mentioning the sports complex on China’s social platform Weibo had been minimized to sparse, detail-lacking references.

Authorities barricaded the sports complex entrance on Tuesday, barring public access to the site. However, nearby mourners left floral tributes, a quiet act of solidarity amid intense state control.

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A makeshift memorial has been created with candles and flowers at the site where 35 people were killed and dozens injured in China’s Zhuhai. Reports suggest the motive may have been divorce settlement issues. pic.twitter.com/C4ZMPTTyqn

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According to official reports, the assailant’s actions were allegedly motivated by dissatisfaction over his divorce settlement, revealing underlying social and economic tensions that sometimes erupt into violence in the region.

Chinese President Xi Jinping responded with a call for stringent punishment against Fan, urging local governments to improve conflict prevention measures and swiftly address public grievances before they escalate into violence.

This incident is the latest in a disturbing trend of random public attacks in China, where civilians have increasingly found themselves targeted in shocking displays of violence.

Recent months have seen several similar incidents. In Beijing, a man was detained in October after injuring five children in a school knife attack. Another attack in Shanghai saw three fatalities and numerous injuries in a grocery store, while May witnessed a deadly incident at a hospital in Yunnan.

As authorities investigate the incident in Zhuhai, the heavily censored online response continues to highlight the state’s desire to control the narrative. For now, many mourn the victims as officials seek to prevent future tragedies.