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- Qianwufu, a snack company in China, said it was giving out fried chicken during the Thursday morning rush.
- Videos have emerged of the subsequent free-for-all at a subway station in the city of Guiyang.
- The event was criticized on China's social media after people were seen shoving each other on the train.
A spicy chicken giveaway at a subway station in China descended into chaos on Thursday after it triggered a mad rush for the snack packs.
It started as a promotional event by Qianwufu, a snack company in Guizhou province.
The local firm decked out one of the trains on Guiyang city's third metro line with its company colors, encouraging people to attend the launch of the "Qianwufu Fresh Fried Guizhou Spicy Chicken Special Train."