Bus Skids and Hits Guardrail in Taipei's Beitou District, Causing 15 Minor Injuries
A bus in Taipei's Beitou District skidded and collided with a roadside guardrail, resulting in 15 minor injuries among passengers. The driver showed no signs of drunk or drug driving, and both the vehicle and license were normal. Taipei City Public Transportation Office and the bus company, Danan Bus, are investigating the cause of the accident and will impose penalties if necessary.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, April 17th) - A bus today traveling near Quanyuan Road in Taipei's Beitou District reportedly skidded and collided with a roadside guardrail, causing 15 minor injuries and sending them to the hospital. The Taipei City Public Transportation Office and the bus company have dispatched personnel to care for the injured and will clarify the cause of the accident before deciding whether to impose penalties.
Taipei City police and fire department received a report at 11:38 AM about a bus accident near Quanyuan Road, close to Dunxu High School, in Beitou District. Personnel arrived at the scene to find a bus that had reportedly skidded and hit a roadside guardrail, injuring passengers.
According to preliminary statistics from the fire department, there were 17 passengers on the bus. The accident resulted in injuries to 6 males and 9 females. All injured individuals were conscious before being sent to the hospital. The detailed cause of the accident is still under investigation by the police.
The Beitou Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department issued a text message stating that a 56-year-old male driver, surnamed Chen, was driving a Danan Bus southbound on Quanyuan Road when the vehicle skidded for unknown reasons, causing the front right side of the bus to collide with a stone guardrail.
Police said that the accident caused abrasions and contusions to 15 people, including the driver. The injured were conscious and not in serious condition, and all have been sent to the hospital. Upon receiving the report, police forces quickly arrived to handle the situation and notified a tow truck to clear the scene.
Preliminary police investigation showed the driver's alcohol test value was 0, with no signs of drunk or drug driving. Both the vehicle registration and driver's license were normal. The cause of the accident is still being investigated.
The Taipei City Public Transportation Office stated that the primary focus is currently on assisting passengers with medical treatment and offering condolences. Danan Bus and the Public Transportation Office have both dispatched personnel to provide care. After the cause of the accident is clarified, a decision will be made on whether to impose penalties. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150417
Taipei City police and fire department received a report at 11:38 AM about a bus accident near Quanyuan Road, close to Dunxu High School, in Beitou District. Personnel arrived at the scene to find a bus that had reportedly skidded and hit a roadside guardrail, injuring passengers.
According to preliminary statistics from the fire department, there were 17 passengers on the bus. The accident resulted in injuries to 6 males and 9 females. All injured individuals were conscious before being sent to the hospital. The detailed cause of the accident is still under investigation by the police.
The Beitou Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department issued a text message stating that a 56-year-old male driver, surnamed Chen, was driving a Danan Bus southbound on Quanyuan Road when the vehicle skidded for unknown reasons, causing the front right side of the bus to collide with a stone guardrail.
Police said that the accident caused abrasions and contusions to 15 people, including the driver. The injured were conscious and not in serious condition, and all have been sent to the hospital. Upon receiving the report, police forces quickly arrived to handle the situation and notified a tow truck to clear the scene.
Preliminary police investigation showed the driver's alcohol test value was 0, with no signs of drunk or drug driving. Both the vehicle registration and driver's license were normal. The cause of the accident is still being investigated.
The Taipei City Public Transportation Office stated that the primary focus is currently on assisting passengers with medical treatment and offering condolences. Danan Bus and the Public Transportation Office have both dispatched personnel to provide care. After the cause of the accident is clarified, a decision will be made on whether to impose penalties. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150417