On May 21, 2024, a serious traffic accident occurred in Wusheng County, Guang’an City, Sichuan Province, as reported by local media. According to the police statement:

At approximately 7 a.m. on May 21, a traffic accident took place in Longnu Town at the 463 km + 400 m mark on Route G350. A 52-year-old man named Sun was driving a small car when he collided with five pedestrians on the roadside. The accident resulted in the immediate deaths of two individuals, while three others succumbed to their injuries after being taken to the hospital.

The driver, Sun, has been detained by the police. Tests have ruled out the possibility of drug or alcohol impairment. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.