80-Year-Old Driver Crashes into Railway Crossing Barrier in Changhua Due to Suspected Fatigue

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  • 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 10:47
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Early this morning, an 80-year-old man surnamed Lin crashed his SUV into a cement barrier at a railway crossing in Changhua County due to suspected fatigue. He suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized. The accident temporarily blocked the East Main Line of the Taiwan Railways, forcing single-line bidirectional traffic. A helpful citizen used a forklift to move the vehicle, and normal two-way train operations resumed at 7:04 AM. The incident affected 8 trains with a total delay of 126 minutes.