Audi sedan slams into truck's undercarriage in dramatic Taiwan crash
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- An Audi sedan crashed into the undercarriage of a turning truck in Changhua County, Taiwan, early on July 21.
- The truck driver was allegedly making a U-turn across double yellow lines, blocking the road.
- The Audi driver, 28, sustained minor injuries and miraculously escaped the vehicle himself.
A dramatic car crash unfolded in Changhua County, Taiwan, on July 21 when a speeding Audi sedan collided with the underside of a turning truck. The truck, reportedly carrying iron sheets, was allegedly making a U-turn across double yellow lines, effectively blocking the entire road. The Audi, driven by a 28-year-old man, slammed into the truck's chassis due to the close proximity and dim lighting, causing severe damage to the car. The impact was so forceful that the sedan's hood crumpled and parts scattered across the scene. Miraculously, the Audi driver, though sustaining minor abrasions to his head, managed to exit the vehicle on his own. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, while the truck driver, 68, was unharmed. Police are investigating the incident, reviewing surveillance footage to determine fault and the exact sequence of events, including the truck's alleged illegal U-turn. Both drivers tested negative for alcohol and drugs.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.