China has witnessed a spate of deadly incidents in recent months — from mass stabbings to car rammings — a rare development for a country with a proud reputation for public security.
The issue has prompted soul-searching about the state of society, with some despairing about why an increasing number of people seem willing to take revenge on random civilians.
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The crash took place outside Yong’an primary school in the central city of Changde, home to over five million people, in Hunan province.
Asked about the incident, Beijing declined to give further details.
The foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a regular briefing that Chinese government has always taken and will continue to take effective measures to ensure people’s safety and social stability.