Kaohsiung light rail train hit by car; 30 passengers delayed

A light rail train carrying 30 passengers in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, was involved in a collision late Tuesday night after being struck by a car. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. as the train traveled along Sanmin District's Dashun Road.

Eyewitness accounts and initial reports suggest the white car was attempting to make a left turn onto Wanzhong Road when it collided with the side of the light rail train. The driver of the car and the light rail train operator exited their vehicles to assess the damage and exchange information.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the 30 passengers on board the light rail at the time of the accident. However, the collision caused a delay, leaving passengers stranded and waiting for the situation to be resolved before their journey could continue. The incident highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns in areas with integrated light rail systems.