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China's National Day Drone Show in Quanzhou Ends in Disaster

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06 Oct 2025

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A spectacular drone and fireworks show in Quanzhou, China, celebrating the launch of the Cai Guoqiang Contemporary Art Center, turned chaotic after a technical glitch caused dozens of drones to crash mid-performance.

Some plunged into the sea, others hit the ground — forcing an abrupt end to the event. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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