Driver causes two accidents in under an hour in Taiwan

A rare series of incidents unfolded in Taichung, Taiwan, where a driver was involved in two separate car accidents within a span of 51 minutes, occurring less than 30 meters apart. The driver, identified as a 35-year-old woman named Liao, was attempting to exit a roadside parking spot on Jinhua North Road.

The first accident occurred around 5:10 PM when Liao, driving a Volkswagen SUV, allegedly failed to notice oncoming traffic as she pulled out. Her vehicle collided with a scooter ridden by a 47-year-old woman, Jian. The scooter rider fell and sustained multiple abrasions and bruises, but thankfully, her injuries were not life-threatening and she was taken to the hospital for treatment.

After the police completed their initial investigation and cleared the scene, Liao proceeded to drive out from the same parking spot again at approximately 6:01 PM. This time, her SUV collided with a car driven by a 41-year-old man, Jiang, who was traveling in the inner lane and changing lanes to the right. While this second collision did not result in any injuries, it added to the unusual nature of the events.

The repeated accidents involving the same SUV and occurring in such close proximity and timeframe drew significant attention from onlookers and sparked widespread discussion online. Many netizens expressed disbelief and humor, with comments ranging from "completed a double kill within an hour" to "suggesting taking a taxi might be safer in the future." Police confirmed that all drivers involved tested negative for alcohol, and further analysis is underway to determine the exact causes and responsibilities for both accidents.