Underground Cable Accident Causes Power Outage for 4,726 Households in Zhonghe and Yonghe; Taipower Continues Road Repair
An underground cable accident on Xianmin Boulevard in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, caused road surface damage and a power outage affecting 4,726 households in Zhonghe and Yonghe districts. Taipower quickly restored power to all affected households by 1:25 PM. The company is currently repairing the road and plans to discuss adjusting maintenance manhole installations with relevant authorities to prevent future incidents.
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- 📰 Published: April 14, 2026 at 19:09
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Central News Agency (Reporter Tseng Chih-yi, Taipei, 14th) - An unexpected road explosion occurred at noon today on Xianmin Boulevard in Banqiao District, New Taipei City. Taipower stated that an underground cable accident caused the road surface to uplift and break, affecting a total of 4,726 households in Zhonghe and Yonghe districts with power outages. All power has since been restored. Taipower is currently continuing to repair the road surface and will continue to communicate with road authorities to advocate for adjustments in the installation of maintenance manholes, while also strengthening inspections to ensure stable and safe power supply and prevent similar accidents from recurring. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150414
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