A horrific car crash in central China’s Hunan province early Monday morning claimed the lives of six people. The incident unfolded on Lusong Bridge in the city of Zhuzhou, where a car, after being rear-ended, veered out of control and careened into oncoming traffic, striking bicycles and other vehicles.
Police confirmed the devastating news, also reporting that seven others sustained injuries in the collision. Graphic footage circulating on Chinese social media captured the chaotic aftermath of the accident. It showed a large white van, seemingly out of control, plowing through vehicles on the bridge, leaving a trail of debris in its wake. At least four ambulances rushed to the scene, their sirens wailing, adding to the grim spectacle.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation, according to state media Xinhua News Agency. However, this tragedy underscores a disturbing reality in China: a persistent problem of deadly traffic accidents.
Lax safety standards and widespread disregard for traffic regulations have contributed to the alarming frequency of these incidents. In another recent incident, a school bus in eastern China crashed into a crowd of people outside a middle school, resulting in the deaths of 11 parents and students. The driver, according to state broadcaster CCTV, lost control of the vehicle as it approached the school.
In July, another tragic accident occurred in the central city of Changsha. A vehicle crashed into pedestrians, leaving eight people dead and five injured. Authorities detained a 55-year-old suspect in the area, but the motive behind the incident remains unclear.
The string of deadly traffic accidents in China underscores the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and a stricter approach to traffic enforcement to prevent future tragedies.
