On April 19th, a traffic accident occurred in Shuitou Town, Nan’an City, Fujian Province. A white sedan traveling in the wrong direction crashed into several people. Official reports stated 2 dead and 1 injured, but local residents accused the authorities of covering up the truth – claiming that 4 people died and the driver was drunk.
According to a report from Xinhua News Agency, a state-owned media outlet, their reporter learned from relevant departments in Nan’an City, Fujian Province that a traffic accident took place in Shuitou Town where the vehicle involved struck several people while driving in the wrong direction, resulting in 2 deaths and 1 injury. The driver has been taken into custody, and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
The Beijing News quoted nearby shop owners who stated that the vehicle was speeding and hit several people after driving in the wrong direction.
Traffic police in Nan’an stated that the driver has been apprehended, and the exact cause of the accident is still being determined as the case is being processed.
On Weibo, a social media platform, netizens from Fujian accused the authorities of concealing the truth, claiming, “There were 4 casualties at the scene. Reported as 2. Locals are shocked. The authorities here are very tough.” “I have several videos that I dare not share, it happened right here.” “The scene was so horrifying, and they still covered it up???”
“The cause of the accident? Drunk driving in the wrong direction. Stop covering up, the victims were dragged by the car for over ten meters.” “I saw the video of the scene, it was unbearable. The laws on drunk driving really need to be revised.” “Today’s incident was caused by drunk driving. Even with more traffic lights, it wouldn’t make a difference. With a push on the gas pedal, the car just flew out.”
The conflicting reports and accusations of a cover-up have raised concerns among the public, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in handling such incidents to ensure justice for the victims and their families.