Semi-trailer overturns on embankment in Chiayi section of National Highway 1, causing 8km traffic backup due to towing operation

The Fourth Highway Police Brigade of the National Highway Police Bureau announced that at approximately 3:37 PM, a man identified as Mr. Zeng was driving a commercial semi-trailer northbound on National Highway 1 at the 261.7 km mark in the Chiayi section. He is suspected to have lost control after his left front tire burst, causing him to collide with the outer guardrail and overturn down the embankment. No one was injured at the scene, and Mr. Zeng showed no signs of alcohol consumption.

Police stated that due to ongoing towing and removal operations, two lanes are currently occupied, with only the innermost lane open for traffic. Coupled with the heavy traffic volume on the national highway during the end of a long holiday period, towing was still in progress as of 6:30 PM. This has resulted in a severe northbound traffic backup of approximately 8 kilometers.