Car Trespasses Crossing, Damages Alishan Forest Railway Trolley, Injuring One
A car ignored warning signals and crashed into an Alishan Forest Railway patrol trolley at a level crossing in Chiayi City early on the 23rd, damaging the trolley and injuring one worker. The railway authority will seek compensation and fines.
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(CNA Reporter Chiang I-ching, Chiayi City, 23rd) Around 5 a.m. today, Alishan Forest Railway track maintenance personnel were carrying out a morning patrol. While passing the Xinsheng Road level crossing in Chiayi City, a car trespassed the crossing and crashed into the trolley, damaging it and injuring one railway employee. The authorities have asked the police to penalize the driver according to law and will seek compensation for damages.
The Alishan Forest Railway and Cultural Heritage Office issued a press release today stating that at around 5 a.m., maintenance staff were driving a trolley on a morning patrol. When passing the Xinsheng Road crossing, a car forced its way through the crossing and hit the trolley. The impact damaged the trolley, derailed it, and injured one employee.
After reviewing surveillance footage, the Railway Office found that the driver forced their way through despite the crossing's warning devices being activated, failing to stop and wait as required. The case has been handed over to the police for penalization under the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act.
The Railway Office stated that the accident not only injured an employee and damaged equipment but also affected railway operations and public safety. They will seek compensation from the offending driver for medical expenses and trolley repair costs according to relevant regulations.
Following the accident, the Railway Office immediately dispatched another trolley to complete the morning patrol, ensuring Alishan train operations were unaffected.
The Railway Office urges the public to respect safety facilities at level crossings, such as alarms and barrier poles. When the warning is activated, it means a train or trolley is approaching, and road users should stop and wait immediately. Any violation could lead to serious accidents.
According to Article 54 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, 'Trespassing a railway level crossing is punishable by a fine of between NT$15,000 and NT$90,000, along with a one-year suspension of the driver's license. If an accident is caused, the driver's license shall be revoked.' (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150423
(CNA Reporter Chiang I-ching, Chiayi City, 23rd) Around 5 a.m. today, Alishan Forest Railway track maintenance personnel were carrying out a morning patrol. While passing the Xinsheng Road level crossing in Chiayi City, a car trespassed the crossing and crashed into the trolley, damaging it and injuring one railway employee. The authorities have asked the police to penalize the driver according to law and will seek compensation for damages.
The Alishan Forest Railway and Cultural Heritage Office issued a press release today stating that at around 5 a.m., maintenance staff were driving a trolley on a morning patrol. When passing the Xinsheng Road crossing, a car forced its way through the crossing and hit the trolley. The impact damaged the trolley, derailed it, and injured one employee.
After reviewing surveillance footage, the Railway Office found that the driver forced their way through despite the crossing's warning devices being activated, failing to stop and wait as required. The case has been handed over to the police for penalization under the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act.
The Railway Office stated that the accident not only injured an employee and damaged equipment but also affected railway operations and public safety. They will seek compensation from the offending driver for medical expenses and trolley repair costs according to relevant regulations.
Following the accident, the Railway Office immediately dispatched another trolley to complete the morning patrol, ensuring Alishan train operations were unaffected.
The Railway Office urges the public to respect safety facilities at level crossings, such as alarms and barrier poles. When the warning is activated, it means a train or trolley is approaching, and road users should stop and wait immediately. Any violation could lead to serious accidents.
According to Article 54 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, 'Trespassing a railway level crossing is punishable by a fine of between NT$15,000 and NT$90,000, along with a one-year suspension of the driver's license. If an accident is caused, the driver's license shall be revoked.' (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150423