New Taipei Xindian Industrial Accident: Worker Falls to Death While Pruning Temple Trees
In an industrial accident near noon today at a temple on Wantan Road in Xindian, New Taipei City, a worker fell while pruning trees and was pronounced dead after being sent to the hospital. Police have ruled out foul play.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 3, 2026 at 17:52
- 🔍 Collected: May 3, 2026 at 18:01 (8 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 3, 2026 at 18:04 (2 min after Collected)
Central News
(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hung-kuan, New Taipei, 3rd) An industrial accident occurred near noon today at a temple on Wantan Road in Xindian, New Taipei City. A worker reportedly fell while pruning trees and was pronounced dead after being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.
According to information from the Xindian Precinct, the Top City Police Station received a report around 11 AM today about a fall accident at a temple in Wantan Road. Police and firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to provide emergency medical care, but the injured person was pronounced dead after being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Police investigation revealed that the temple had hired four people, including a 50-year-old man surnamed Yu, to prune trees near the temple. During the work, Mr. Yu allegedly fell from a tree to the ground and died after being sent to the hospital. Preliminary investigation by police forensics personnel ruled out foul play. The industrial safety report has been completed, and the victim's family is currently handling the follow-up matters. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 1150503
Choose to stand with facts. Every sponsorship you provide is a force to protect press freedom.
Download the Central News Agency 'First-hand News' APP to get the latest news instantly.
The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.
(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hung-kuan, New Taipei, 3rd) An industrial accident occurred near noon today at a temple on Wantan Road in Xindian, New Taipei City. A worker reportedly fell while pruning trees and was pronounced dead after being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.
According to information from the Xindian Precinct, the Top City Police Station received a report around 11 AM today about a fall accident at a temple in Wantan Road. Police and firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to provide emergency medical care, but the injured person was pronounced dead after being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Police investigation revealed that the temple had hired four people, including a 50-year-old man surnamed Yu, to prune trees near the temple. During the work, Mr. Yu allegedly fell from a tree to the ground and died after being sent to the hospital. Preliminary investigation by police forensics personnel ruled out foul play. The industrial safety report has been completed, and the victim's family is currently handling the follow-up matters. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 1150503
Choose to stand with facts. Every sponsorship you provide is a force to protect press freedom.
Download the Central News Agency 'First-hand News' APP to get the latest news instantly.
The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.