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Motorcyclist Crashes on Beiyi Highway Curve, Injuring Two

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 20-year-old motorcyclist crashed after losing control on a curve on Beiyi Highway in New Taipei City.
  • The rider slid into oncoming traffic, colliding with another motorcyclist and a parked large motorcycle.
  • Both injured riders were taken to the hospital with fractures and abrasions; neither was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

A serious motorcycle accident occurred on Beiyi Highway in New Taipei City, resulting in injuries to two riders. The incident took place around 11 a.m. when a 20-year-old man, identified by the surname Lin, lost control of his motorcycle while navigating the "chasing photo spot" curve at Caimao Bend.

Lin's motorcycle slid into the opposite lane of traffic, where it collided with another motorcyclist, identified by the surname Cai. The impact also involved a parked large motorcycle belonging to a 48-year-old man surnamed Wu. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene.

Upon arrival, rescue personnel found Lin with a fractured right leg and Cai with multiple abrasions. Both were transported to Taipei City Wanfang Hospital for treatment. Fortunately, neither rider showed signs of alcohol or drug impairment. The exact cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Xindian police.

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