19 Nov 2024 | 02:23 AM UTC
China: Police responding to vehicular incident at Yong'an Primary School in Dingcheng District, Changde, Hunan Province, the morning of Nov. 19
Police responding to vehicular incident at Yong'an Primary School in Changde, Hunan Province, China, the morning of Nov. 19. Avoid the area.
Police are responding to a vehicular incident at Yong'an Primary School in Dingcheng District, Changde City, Hunan Province, the morning of Nov. 19. Reports indicate that a vehicle drove into a crowd outside the school at around 08:00, injuring several people. Authorities have not disclosed specific casualty numbers and the motive remains unclear. Officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
A heightened security presence will likely continue in the affected area over the coming hours. Localized traffic restrictions are probable. Associated transport and business disruptions are possible until investigations conclude.
Changde is approximately 145 km (90 miles) northwest of Changsha.
Avoid the incident area until police give the all-clear. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the Yong'an Primary School through at least the evening of Nov. 19. Heed the instructions of authorities.
