National Highway 4 Houfeng Section: 4-Vehicle Collision, 1 Overturned, 2 Injured and Hospitalized
A four-vehicle collision occurred on National Highway 4's westbound Houfeng section, resulting in one vehicle overturning and two individuals sustaining minor injuries, requiring hospitalization. The accident is believed to be caused by a failure to maintain a safe following distance.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hao Hsueh-ching, Taichung, 3rd) A four-vehicle collision occurred on National Highway 4's westbound Houfeng section around 11 AM today. One vehicle overturned due to the impact. The Taichung City Fire Bureau stated that two people inside the vehicle sustained abrasions and contusions to their limbs and were sent to the hospital for treatment. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the National Highway Police.
The Taichung City Fire Bureau received a report at 11:33 AM about a four-vehicle collision at the 12.9 km mark of National Highway 4 westbound (Taichung Houfeng section), with one vehicle overturned. Personnel and vehicles were immediately dispatched for rescue.
The Fire Bureau explained that upon arrival, both the driver and passenger of the overturned vehicle had already exited. Both sustained abrasions and contusions to their limbs, were conscious, and were sent to Fengyuan Hospital for medical attention.
The Third Highway Police Brigade of the National Highway Police Bureau stated that a man surnamed Chang, driving a passenger car in the outer lane, allegedly failed to maintain a safe distance and collided with three vehicles ahead, causing the accident. The scene was cleared at 12:19 PM, and all lanes were reopened.
Police pointed out that the accident resulted in one vehicle overturning and two injured. The driver tested negative for alcohol. Further clarification of the relevant accident sequence and causes will follow. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150503
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(Central News Agency reporter Hao Hsueh-ching, Taichung, 3rd) A four-vehicle collision occurred on National Highway 4's westbound Houfeng section around 11 AM today. One vehicle overturned due to the impact. The Taichung City Fire Bureau stated that two people inside the vehicle sustained abrasions and contusions to their limbs and were sent to the hospital for treatment. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the National Highway Police.
The Taichung City Fire Bureau received a report at 11:33 AM about a four-vehicle collision at the 12.9 km mark of National Highway 4 westbound (Taichung Houfeng section), with one vehicle overturned. Personnel and vehicles were immediately dispatched for rescue.
The Fire Bureau explained that upon arrival, both the driver and passenger of the overturned vehicle had already exited. Both sustained abrasions and contusions to their limbs, were conscious, and were sent to Fengyuan Hospital for medical attention.
The Third Highway Police Brigade of the National Highway Police Bureau stated that a man surnamed Chang, driving a passenger car in the outer lane, allegedly failed to maintain a safe distance and collided with three vehicles ahead, causing the accident. The scene was cleared at 12:19 PM, and all lanes were reopened.
Police pointed out that the accident resulted in one vehicle overturning and two injured. The driver tested negative for alcohol. Further clarification of the relevant accident sequence and causes will follow. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150503
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