Tragic Car Accident Claims Lives of Shanxi Internet Celebrity Couple

Published on: November 23, 2024

On November 21, multiple social media users shared videos reporting that the renowned couple known as “Beggar among Beggars” from Dai County, Shanxi, tragically died in a car accident while live streaming in their vehicle. On November 22, local traffic police confirmed that the incident occurred when a heavy object fell from a truck and struck the couple’s car.

Incident Details

Footage from the scene shows a white sedan crushed under a large object, with firefighters and police present to manage the situation. Additional videos shared online captured the couple during their live stream just before the accident, as viewers witnessed the horrifying moment the heavy object hit their car.

A user who posted the video stated, “On November 21, the internet celebrity couple from Dai County, known as ‘Beggar among Beggars,’ met with a tragic accident.”

Location and Witness Accounts

According to reports, the accident took place near the Qiniuxian Highway in the Shihe Village area of Yangmingbao Town, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. A nearby shop owner described the location as being about one kilometer from her store, noting that she had seen the “Beggar among Beggars” couple several times as they often live-streamed in busy areas.

Mr. Liu, a local resident and neighbor of the couple, shared that they had two children, the youngest of whom is only a few years old. He noted that the heavy object that fell from the truck was a concrete product. The couple was known for their live streaming activities, which had garnered them a modest level of fame in the area.

Official Response

When contacted, staff at the Yangmingbao Police Station confirmed that the victims were indeed the “Beggar among Beggars” couple and stated that the investigation was being handled by local traffic police.

According to a representative from the Dai County Traffic Police Team, the accident occurred around noon on November 21, near the Honggouhe Bridge on the Qiniuxian Highway, when an object fell from a large truck and struck a vehicle, resulting in the tragic deaths of the two occupants. The investigation is still ongoing to ascertain the complete details of the incident.

The untimely death of this couple has shocked the local community and their followers. As investigations continue, many are expressing their condolences and reflecting on the dangers associated with live streaming while driving.