Bus Mirror Knocked Off by Descending Barrier at Taiwan College Campus

A routine bus journey turned into a minor collision at Pingtung Tzu Hui Junior College in Taiwan when a descending barrier struck and detached the side mirror of a passenger bus. The incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon as the bus, identified as route number 519, was entering the campus.

According to reports, the school's gatekeeper had manually opened the barrier to allow the bus, which serves the campus and runs on weekends, to pass. However, the barrier unexpectedly lowered while the bus was in the process of entering, leading to a collision that damaged the bus's right-side mirror and the barrier equipment.

Police were dispatched to the scene following the report of the accident. Fortunately, the collision did not result in any injuries to the passengers or the driver. The matter of repair costs and compensation for the damages is now being handled through coordination between the school administration and the bus driver.

The presence of route 519 on campus, along with other public and school buses, is intended to facilitate commuting for students and faculty. While this bus route has been operating for years without issue, this marks the first time such an incident involving the barrier has occurred.