- Father of three is killed as flames engulf car in crash at stop light in Henan
- Woman from wealthy family is held as police investigate drink-driving
Two men in the back of the BMW were killed in the fire that engulfed the vehicle, while the driver, also a man, suffered severe burns, according to the report. The occupants of the Maserati were treated in hospital for bone fractures and abdominal injuries, CCTV said.
Henan-based Dahe News said college graduate Tan was from a well-to-do family. Sources told the news outlet that the two men who died were work colleagues. One, aged 45, left three children, it saiA police video shot from a gantry camera showing the moment the BMW was hit was published online. The car was thrown across an intersection as it burst into flames.
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The accident has prompted heated online discussion in China, with some calling for the death penalty for “such reckless behaviour and disregard for the law”.
Others have doxxed the detained driver – finding photos on a Weibo account that allegedly belonged to Tan showing she had an appetite for luxury goods and expensive cars.
In recent years, a “hate the rich” sentiment has emerged in Chinese society. As the wealth gap widens, many people have become vocal about injustices they feel are fuelled by the affluent and privileged.
Others voiced anger at the legal system, saying wealthy people could buy the law.
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