A car crash outside Yong'an Primary School in Changde, Hunan Province, injured multiple students on Tuesday, as reported by Chinese state media.
Details regarding casualties remain unclear, with authorities still investigating whether the crash was intentional.
Footage shared on Chinese social media showed chaotic scenes as children ran for safety, yelling for help. Some clips depicted injured individuals, including a child, lying on the ground, while others showed bystanders attacking a bloodied man next to an SUV.
However, much of this content has been swiftly removed from China's heavily monitored social media platforms.
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The incident has sparked widespread public outcry, amassing over 95 million views on Weibo within hours. Many users expressed frustration at the growing number of violent incidents, questioning why such events are recurring. Observers attribute this troubling trend to social discontent and increasing societal pressures.
This marks the third violent attack in China in just over a week. Last week, a car ramming in Zhuhai killed 35 and injured more than 40, reportedly fueled by a suspect’s grievances over property disputes following a divorce.
Over the weekend, a knife attack at a vocational school in Yixing left eight dead and 17 injured, with authorities identifying the attacker as a 21-year-old failed student.
These incidents add to a growing list of tragedies in recent months, raising concerns about public safety in a country traditionally regarded as secure.
Analysts suggest economic challenges and social stratification may be contributing to a rise in acts of violence, where individuals vent their frustrations on society.
The surge in these attacks has prompted public soul-searching, with many fearing the potential for copycat incidents and questioning the underlying causes driving these senseless acts.
