National Highway No. 1 Xizhi Section 5-Vehicle Pile-up: 2 Drivers Slightly Injured and Sent to Hospital
A five-vehicle pile-up occurred on National Highway No. 1, southbound Xizhi section, during peak traffic hours today. A truck carrying cement bags rear-ended a car, leading to injuries for two drivers and a 5km traffic backup. The exact cause is under investigation.
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsao Ya-yen, New Taipei, 6th) On National Highway No. 1, southbound Xizhi section, during today's morning peak traffic hours, a truck driver carrying cement bags accidentally rear-ended the vehicle in front, causing a five-vehicle pile-up. Traffic once backed up for 5 kilometers. Two drivers sustained minor injuries and were sent to the hospital, with the exact cause of the accident pending clarification.
Upon receiving the report, the National Highway Police Bureau stated that around 9 AM today, a five-vehicle accident occurred at 12.9 kilometers mark on National Highway No. 1, southbound Xizhi section. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 28-year-old man surnamed Gao, driving a large truck transporting cement bags from Xizhi to Beitou, allegedly failed to notice the conditions ahead, rear-ended a passenger car driven by a man surnamed Chen, pushing it into another passenger car driven by a man surnamed Lin, and also involving two container trucks, resulting in a total of five vehicles in the pile-up.
Police stated that all five drivers tested negative for alcohol. Mr. Chen and Mr. Lin, the drivers, sustained minor injuries and were sent to Tri-Service General Hospital Neihu Branch for treatment. As it was during morning rush hour, cement bags were scattered on the road, and traffic once backed up for about 5 kilometers. The scene was cleared and traffic resumed at 10:52 AM. The detailed cause of the accident is still under further investigation. (Edited by Lee Heng-shan) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsao Ya-yen, New Taipei, 6th) On National Highway No. 1, southbound Xizhi section, during today's morning peak traffic hours, a truck driver carrying cement bags accidentally rear-ended the vehicle in front, causing a five-vehicle pile-up. Traffic once backed up for 5 kilometers. Two drivers sustained minor injuries and were sent to the hospital, with the exact cause of the accident pending clarification.
Upon receiving the report, the National Highway Police Bureau stated that around 9 AM today, a five-vehicle accident occurred at 12.9 kilometers mark on National Highway No. 1, southbound Xizhi section. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 28-year-old man surnamed Gao, driving a large truck transporting cement bags from Xizhi to Beitou, allegedly failed to notice the conditions ahead, rear-ended a passenger car driven by a man surnamed Chen, pushing it into another passenger car driven by a man surnamed Lin, and also involving two container trucks, resulting in a total of five vehicles in the pile-up.
Police stated that all five drivers tested negative for alcohol. Mr. Chen and Mr. Lin, the drivers, sustained minor injuries and were sent to Tri-Service General Hospital Neihu Branch for treatment. As it was during morning rush hour, cement bags were scattered on the road, and traffic once backed up for about 5 kilometers. The scene was cleared and traffic resumed at 10:52 AM. The detailed cause of the accident is still under further investigation. (Edited by Lee Heng-shan) 1150506
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