Panic erupted in Beijing after a bulldozer drove through a busy market area, leaving multiple casualties and widespread destruction.
Videos circulating online show the heavy construction vehicle moving through crowded stalls, knocking down structures and scattering goods across the street as people scrambled to escape.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as traders and shoppers ran for safety while the bulldozer advanced through the market.
Authorities have confirmed that the driver, believed to be a man in his 50s, has been arrested and is currently in police custody.
Emergency responders were deployed to the scene, with injured victims receiving medical attention. However, the full extent of casualties has not yet been officially disclosed.
The motive behind the incident remains unclear as investigations are ongoing.
This incident has raised fresh concerns about public safety in crowded urban spaces, particularly in high-traffic commercial areas.
More details are expected as authorities continue their investigation.
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