Bus Crashes into Storefront in Banqiao, New Taipei; Driver Claims 12-Hour Shift; Two Passengers Lightly Injured
A bus in Banqiao, New Taipei, crashed into a building column early today, injuring two passengers. The driver reported being on duty for 12 hours, prompting a police investigation into the cause.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Cao Ya-yan, New Taipei, May 16) Around midnight today, a bus driver in Banqiao, New Taipei, suspected of being distracted, drove straight into a beverage shop storefront column at an intersection, causing minor injuries to two passengers on board. They were sent to the hospital and are in no serious condition. The driver was not under the influence of alcohol but claimed to have been driving for nearly 12 hours that day. The police will review surveillance footage to clarify the exact cause of the accident. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 1150516