Motorcycle Rear-Ends Garbage Truck in Tainan; Rider Thrown into Truck Bed, Unharmed
A 20-year-old man in Tainan City rear-ended a garbage truck with his motorcycle and was thrown into the truck bed. He was hospitalized but is in stable condition.
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- 📰 Published: June 10, 2026 at 13:15
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Sirui, Tainan 10th) A 20-year-old man surnamed Liu from Tainan City was riding a motorcycle on Bada Road, Guantian District, Tainan City on the afternoon of the 8th. Suspected of not paying attention to the road ahead, he rear-ended a garbage truck that was performing official duties. The motorcycle fell, and the rider was thrown directly into the garbage truck's hopper. He was sent to the hospital for treatment and is not in life-threatening condition.
A video from the garbage truck's dashcam has recently been circulating on social media. In the video, the garbage truck slowed down and pulled over to allow residents waiting by the roadside to dispose of their trash. Just as a man had thrown his garbage into the truck, a motorcycle suddenly crashed into the back of the garbage truck, sending a kitchen waste bin flying. The motorcycle fell, and the male rider was thrown into the garbage truck's hopper by the force of the impact. Fortunately, he did not hit the resident who was disposing of trash.
Sanitation workers and residents who were throwing away trash were startled and went to check on him. The man got out of the hopper on his own and rested by the roadside. He was then taken by a fire department ambulance to Madou Xinlou Hospital for observation.
Chen Guoxiang, a squad leader of the Tainan City Police Department Madou District Traffic Accident Handling Unit, said in an interview with the media today that the accident occurred around 5:32 PM on the 8th. A 20-year-old man surnamed Liu was riding an ordinary heavy motorcycle on Section 3, Bada Road, Guantian District. He allegedly failed to notice the road conditions ahead and could not brake in time, causing him to accidentally collide with the garbage truck that was performing official duties ahead.
Chen stated that neither the motorcycle nor the garbage truck driver had been drinking alcohol, and their licenses were valid. Mr. Liu sustained multiple abrasions and contusions but is in stable condition after medical treatment. The liability for the accident is being further clarified by the police. The police also urge drivers to slow down when passing through garbage truck operation areas, maintain a safe following distance, and pay attention to road conditions ahead. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150610
A video from the garbage truck's dashcam has recently been circulating on social media. In the video, the garbage truck slowed down and pulled over to allow residents waiting by the roadside to dispose of their trash. Just as a man had thrown his garbage into the truck, a motorcycle suddenly crashed into the back of the garbage truck, sending a kitchen waste bin flying. The motorcycle fell, and the male rider was thrown into the garbage truck's hopper by the force of the impact. Fortunately, he did not hit the resident who was disposing of trash.
Sanitation workers and residents who were throwing away trash were startled and went to check on him. The man got out of the hopper on his own and rested by the roadside. He was then taken by a fire department ambulance to Madou Xinlou Hospital for observation.
Chen Guoxiang, a squad leader of the Tainan City Police Department Madou District Traffic Accident Handling Unit, said in an interview with the media today that the accident occurred around 5:32 PM on the 8th. A 20-year-old man surnamed Liu was riding an ordinary heavy motorcycle on Section 3, Bada Road, Guantian District. He allegedly failed to notice the road conditions ahead and could not brake in time, causing him to accidentally collide with the garbage truck that was performing official duties ahead.
Chen stated that neither the motorcycle nor the garbage truck driver had been drinking alcohol, and their licenses were valid. Mr. Liu sustained multiple abrasions and contusions but is in stable condition after medical treatment. The liability for the accident is being further clarified by the police. The police also urge drivers to slow down when passing through garbage truck operation areas, maintain a safe following distance, and pay attention to road conditions ahead. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150610
FAQ
When did the accident occur?
Around 5:32 PM on the 8th.
Where did the accident happen?
Section 3, Bada Road, Guantian District, Tainan City.
What is the condition of the rider?
He has multiple bruises but is in stable condition.