On the afternoon of December 28th, in Chengdu, a 54-year-old man died on the spot after setting fire to flammable items outside a car dealership following a dispute with the dealership personnel. The incident also left four others injured, sparking attention on social media.
According to the Chengdu Municipal Public Security Bureau’s Gaoxin District Branch, on the afternoon of the 28th, a car sales and service shop on the Fourth Section of Nan Sanhuan Road in the district experienced a fire explosion incident, resulting in casualties. Preliminary investigations revealed that the 54-year-old man, identified as Mr. Duan from Chengdu, ignited flammable items outside the dealership at around 1 pm on that day due to a dispute with the establishment, leading to his immediate death. The incident also caused injuries to four individuals at the scene who were promptly taken to the hospital for treatment and are reported to be out of danger.
The news quickly trended on Baidu, with many expressing sympathy towards the man involved. Netizens commented, “Which 4S dealership was it? Someone who knows please share so we can be cautious in the future.” “He must have been pushed to the edge.” “Never bully honest people.” “The government should give the deceased a fair judgment. The common people have it tough.”
A post from the self-media account “Hotspot Tracking Baba” analyzed that while the police report did not disclose the exact cause of the dispute, previous reports, legal cases, and industry safety notices suggest that disputes in 4S dealership settings can lead to serious consequences due to significant financial interests, personal safety concerns, or intense emotions.
These disputes can arise from (1) major accidents caused by vehicle quality or services; (2) high-cost post-sales maintenance or service disputes; (3) other extreme personal factors, including but not limited to disputes related to car purchase contracts, financial services, or extreme behaviors arising from personal life or psychological issues unrelated to vehicles.