02 Feb 2018 | 04:10 AM UTC
China: Vehicle-ramming incident leaves at least 18 wounded in Shanghai Feb. 2
Minivan hits pedestrians in downtown Shanghai, leaving at least 18 people wounded February 2; avoid the area
Event
A vehicle-ramming incident left at least 18 people wounded in Shanghai on Friday, February 2. A van reportedly drove into a crowd outside of a Starbucks café in downtown Shanghai around 09:00 (local time), following which the van caught fire. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident; it is currently unclear if the event was an act of terrorism. Details are still emerging.
Advice
Individuals in Shanghai are advised to avoid the area of the incident, monitor developments to the situation, report any suspicious objects or behavior, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
