SUV Injures Many in Chinese School Crowd

A 39-year-old driver, identified as Huang, was detained after a white SUV plowed into a crowd outside Yong'an Elementary School in Changde, Hunan Province, China, injuring several children and adults. The incident occurred around 8 a.m., with students arriving for the day, and has sparked concerns amid a series of recent violent attacks in China. State media reported no life-threatening injuries, but the exact number of casualties remains unclear, and the authorities are investigating whether the act was deliberate or accidental. This follows a deadly car ramming incident in Zhuhai and a stabbing attack in Wuxi, highlighting rising public unease about societal violence. Videos on social media showed chaotic scenes with injured individuals on the ground and children running in panic. The Chinese government has pledged to enhance public safety measures in response to these incidents.