Police have confirmed that 35 people died after a 62-year-old man rammed into people exercising at a sports centre in China.

The driver of the vehicle, who has been named only as Fan, has since been detained.

Fan is alleged to have driven a small SUV through a barrier and into Zhuhai Sports Centre, hitting multiple civilians.

Over 40 people have been injured in the incident, with one of the four hospitals that took in people for treatment stating it had more than 20 wounded individuals.

Police confirm 35 people dead and dozens injured after driver rams car into crowdReuters

He was arrested whilst trying to flee and is currently in a coma in hospital, thanks to self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

The 62-year-old is currently unable to be questioned due to his current medical condition.

Police have claimed that he allegedly launched the attack because he was unhappy with the settlement he received after his divorce.

Over 40 people have been injured in the incident