Taichung City Investigates After Night Runner Injured by Wire on Street
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- 📰 Published: May 17, 2026 at 19:51
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TAICHUNG, May 17 (CNA) - A citizen in Taichung City reported being cut by a wire while jogging at night at the intersection of Wenxin Road and Shanxi Road, resulting in extensive bruising and swelling on their chin and neck. The Taichung City Government stated that upon receiving the report, they immediately removed the wire, preserved evidence, and are reviewing surveillance footage to investigate. A police cordon has been set up at the scene as a warning.
A citizen posted online that while jogging at night through the intersection of Wenxin Road and Shanxi Road in Taichung, a wire was suspected to be tied between a traffic light pole and a surveillance camera pole at approximately adult neck height. Due to poor visibility at night, they did not notice it and ran into it, nearly being strangled. Their chin was cut and bleeding, and their neck had large bruises and swelling. They exclaimed, "Running almost turned into Final Destination."
In response, the Taichung City Government issued a written statement that the Police Department dispatched officers to the scene immediately upon receiving the report to investigate, assist the injured person with medical treatment, preserve relevant evidence, and review surveillance footage. Considering public safety, the wire crossing the scene was removed immediately, and relevant units simultaneously set up a warning line to prevent further injuries.
The city's Construction Bureau pointed out that a construction detour sign was originally attached to a surveillance camera pole on private land set up by a nearby business. The sign has recently gone missing, and the contractor suspects vandalism, having reported it to the police for investigation. Personnel have been dispatched to patrol and clear any remaining wire, and the investigation into the cause and clarification of responsibilities will continue. (Editor: Lee Hsi-chang) 1150517
A citizen posted online that while jogging at night through the intersection of Wenxin Road and Shanxi Road in Taichung, a wire was suspected to be tied between a traffic light pole and a surveillance camera pole at approximately adult neck height. Due to poor visibility at night, they did not notice it and ran into it, nearly being strangled. Their chin was cut and bleeding, and their neck had large bruises and swelling. They exclaimed, "Running almost turned into Final Destination."
In response, the Taichung City Government issued a written statement that the Police Department dispatched officers to the scene immediately upon receiving the report to investigate, assist the injured person with medical treatment, preserve relevant evidence, and review surveillance footage. Considering public safety, the wire crossing the scene was removed immediately, and relevant units simultaneously set up a warning line to prevent further injuries.
The city's Construction Bureau pointed out that a construction detour sign was originally attached to a surveillance camera pole on private land set up by a nearby business. The sign has recently gone missing, and the contractor suspects vandalism, having reported it to the police for investigation. Personnel have been dispatched to patrol and clear any remaining wire, and the investigation into the cause and clarification of responsibilities will continue. (Editor: Lee Hsi-chang) 1150517