Driver in China kills ten in rage incident

A man killed 10 people by driving a digger into a crowd at a Chinese market after he had a loan application refused.

A man killed 10 people by driving a digger into a crowd at a Chinese market after he had a loan application refused.

The man from Shenzhen was shot dead by police when he refused to give himself up.

At least 10 more were injured, Hong Kong's Ming Pao Daily Newsreports.

The man drove the digger into the crowded market. The victims were either speared by the shovels or were run over.

He jumped down from the digger and was followed by over 100 policemen and security guards. When they caught him, he threatened them with a knife.

PA

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