There have been multiple incidents of vehicles hitting pedestrians in many places in mainland China, which has aroused widespread concern and social concerns. On November 22, 2024, major accidents suspected of vehicles hitting pedestrians occurred in Foshan, Guangdong, Liaoyang, Liaoning, and Yangzhou, Jiangsu on the same day, resulting in multiple casualties. The specific circumstances have not yet been disclosed by the authorities. The frequent occurrence of these incidents has not only aroused public concern about traffic safety, but also made people reflect on potential social problems.

Foshan red light vehicle collision: the cause of the accident is confusing

At around 7:45 in the morning on November 22, during the rush hour, a serious traffic accident occurred at an intersection in Shiwan Town, Chancheng District, Foshan City, Guangdong. A dark-colored sedan suddenly ran a red light and rushed onto the zebra crossing, knocking down a citizen riding an electric bike, and continued to move forward without stopping. According to witnesses, the sedan had hit another car before the incident, and did not stop after hitting someone on the zebra crossing. Finally, it was forced to stop near Huanhu Primary School because it hit another car and was severely damaged.

The scene of the accident was tragic. Witnesses revealed that a pedestrian was hit and his head exploded, and he died on the spot. Some netizens speculated that the driver of the accident "deliberately collided", but the specific motive and reason have not been disclosed. The authorities have not issued any relevant notices so far. Only some netizens broke the news that the driver of the accident was not suspected of drunk driving after preliminary testing, but these contents were quickly deleted.

At the gate of Liaoyang Leather City: The scene of colliding with pedestrians was tragic

On the same day, a vehicle collision occurred at the gate of Tongerbao Haining Leather City in Dengta City, Liaoyang City, Liaoning Province. According to the video circulated on the Internet, the front of a white car at the scene of the accident was severely damaged, and many pedestrians fell to the ground around it, some of whom were seriously injured. There were victims falling to the ground within a few dozen meters in front and behind the vehicle.

The local officials in Liaoyang remained silent on the incident, and there was no official notice or media report. The specific cause of the incident and the casualties are still a mystery.

Yangzhou Wanda Lippo Plaza: Long-distance collision caused panic

On the evening of November 22, similar news came from the vicinity of Wanda Lippo Plaza in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Multiple online videos show that a vehicle continued to move forward after hitting a pedestrian at a zebra crossing near a shopping mall. The tragic scene stretched for hundreds of meters and finally stopped when the police intercepted it. Some of the injured were covered in blood, and paramedics provided emergency treatment at the scene.

The police then blocked the scene of the accident, preventing pedestrians and vehicles from filming, and traffic control was implemented in the surrounding area for a time. The details of the incident have also not been officially confirmed.

Frequent collisions in many places: potential social problems are highlighted

In recent years, similar vicious traffic accidents have occurred frequently, and many of these cases hide complex social problems. Earlier this year, serious vehicle collisions occurred at the gates of schools in Zhuhai, Guangdong, Changde, Hunan, and other places, causing social panic. Such incidents are usually accompanied by information blockades, which further deepened the public's doubts and concerns.

For some members of the public, these incidents are not just individual cases, but may be a reflection of social pressure, mental health problems and other deep-seated contradictions. Experts pointed out that the frequent occurrence of such cases may be related to individual psychological problems and intensified social contradictions.

Public safety concerns rise, overseas Chinese express concerns

With the increase in such incidents, not only the domestic public feels uneasy, but overseas Chinese also begin to worry about their safety when returning home. Some people who are preparing to return to China to visit relatives or travel expressed their concerns online:

"Hearing about these incidents, I really began to worry about my safety in China, especially the safety of public places."

"I originally planned to travel to China, but after seeing these news, I have more concerns in my heart."

"This kind of indiscriminate attack incidents makes people shudder, and I hope it can be resolved as soon as possible."

Improve safety awareness and call for strengthening social governance

The frequent collision incidents highlight the loopholes in the current society in terms of mental health management, social security and traffic management. The public calls on the authorities to increase the transparency of the cases, and also hopes to establish a more complete social support system to prevent similar incidents from happening at the source.

In the context of frequent accidents, both the government and all sectors of society need to face up to the severity of this problem, strengthen the investigation of social safety hazards, pay attention to the popularization of mental health services, and publish information in a timely manner to eliminate public doubts. This is not only a necessary measure to reduce safety accidents, but also an important step in building a safe and harmonious society.