Five injured in Zhonghe intersection crash as SUV overturns

A multi-vehicle accident in New Taipei City's Zhonghe District left five people injured on Sunday evening. The collision occurred around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Jingping Road and Chenggong Road when two cars, driven by a 54-year-old man surnamed Liu and a 27-year-old man surnamed Gao, allegedly failed to notice the road conditions ahead. They were traveling eastbound on Jingping Road.

The two vehicles reportedly sandwiched a white sedan driven by 64-year-old Guo, who was with his 60-year-old wife, Chen. Guo's vehicle was stopped in the middle of the road, possibly due to a change in traffic signals. The impact caused Liu's SUV to overturn, while Guo's car was forced onto the central median.

Emergency services, including six rescue vehicles and 14 firefighters, responded to the scene. The injured individuals, identified as drivers Liu and Guo, and passengers Chen, Wu, and Lu, suffered various abrasions and contusions to their heads, bodies, and limbs. They were transported to Xindian Tzu Chi, Shuanghe, and Wanfang hospitals for treatment but were reported to be in stable condition.

Police confirmed that all three drivers tested negative for alcohol and drugs. Preliminary investigations suggest Guo may have stopped improperly in the roadway due to a signal change, while Liu and Gao were deemed at fault for not paying attention to the traffic situation, leading to the crash. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage to reconstruct the incident and determine the exact cause and liability.