Tragic Vehicle Crash in Hunan Province: 8 Dead, 5 Injured

A vehicle crashed into pedestrians in Changsha City, central China's Hunan Province, resulting in eight fatalities and injuring five others. The suspect, a 55-year-old man named Su, has been detained. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine if it was intentional.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Beijing | Updated: 27-07-2024 18:46 IST | Created: 27-07-2024 18:46 IST
Tragic Vehicle Crash in Hunan Province: 8 Dead, 5 Injured
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A tragic vehicle crash in central China's Hunan Province has resulted in the deaths of at least eight people and injured five more, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred in Changsha City, where a vehicle plowed into pedestrians. The injured have been transported to a hospital for medical treatment, with two reported to be in serious condition.

Police have detained a 55-year-old suspect, identified by the surname Su. A thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash and whether it was intentional. Road accidents are frequent in China, often due to traffic law violations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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