8 Injured in Car Crash at Taoyuan Longgang Underpass; DUI Ruled Out
A two-car collision at the Longgang Underpass in Taoyuan resulted in eight minor injuries. Police confirmed that neither driver was under the influence of alcohol, and the cause of the vehicle drift is under investigation.
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Taoyuan (CNA) — The Zhongli Branch of the Taoyuan City Police Department stated today that an accident occurred yesterday at 4:40 PM in the Longgang Underpass. A woman surnamed Lyu crashed into a vehicle waiting for a red light in the opposite lane, injuring eight people across two vehicles. The crash caused a temporary blockage in both directions. Breathalyzer tests for both drivers returned zero.
Zhang You-hua, a squad leader at the Zhongli Traffic Squad, said they received the report yesterday afternoon. Officers immediately managed the scene and restricted entry, clearing the congestion within 10 minutes to restore smooth traffic. Preliminary investigations show that Lyu (49) was driving straight when her car drifted left for unknown reasons, striking a car driven by Chen (32). Three people in Lyu's car and five in Chen's car sustained minor scrapes. Lin Ding-tai, head of the Zhongli Branch, urged drivers to pay close attention to the road and avoid distractions, especially when driving in underpasses, to maintain lane stability and safety.
Zhang You-hua, a squad leader at the Zhongli Traffic Squad, said they received the report yesterday afternoon. Officers immediately managed the scene and restricted entry, clearing the congestion within 10 minutes to restore smooth traffic. Preliminary investigations show that Lyu (49) was driving straight when her car drifted left for unknown reasons, striking a car driven by Chen (32). Three people in Lyu's car and five in Chen's car sustained minor scrapes. Lin Ding-tai, head of the Zhongli Branch, urged drivers to pay close attention to the road and avoid distractions, especially when driving in underpasses, to maintain lane stability and safety.