Overturned Truck Causes 5km Traffic Jam on Taiwan's National Freeway No. 3

A serious accident on National Freeway No. 3 in Hsinchu, Taiwan, caused major traffic disruptions early Monday morning. At approximately 5:56 a.m., a small truck overturned and collided with the guardrail near the 111-kilometer mark on the northbound lanes.

The crash resulted in the closure of the middle and outer lanes, leading to a traffic backlog stretching approximately 5 kilometers. Debris from the overturned vehicle was scattered across the roadway, and cleanup operations were underway. As of 7:15 a.m., the accident had not yet been cleared, and the highway authority urged drivers to seek alternative routes.

The Freeway Bureau recommended that northbound travelers exit at the Zhunan Interchange and reroute via Provincial Highway 1 and Provincial Highway 13 before rejoining the main freeway at the Hsinchu Interchange. For those traveling from the West Coast Expressway (台61), drivers were advised to head north or use Provincial Highway 13甲 to reach the Toufen Interchange on National Freeway No. 1, then transfer to National Freeway No. 3 at the Hsinchu System Interchange to continue northbound.

Authorities are continuing debris removal and cautioning drivers passing the accident site to proceed carefully under the guidance of现场 personnel. The incident highlights the significant impact of even minor accidents on major transportation arteries during peak travel times.