Rain-Slicked Highway: Mercedes Crashes Into Guardrail in Miaoli

A Mercedes-Benz sedan crashed into a guardrail on Taiwan's National Freeway No. 1 in Miaoli County on Tuesday afternoon. The 26-year-old driver, identified by the surname Lin, lost control of the vehicle around 4:55 PM on the southbound lane near the 148.5-kilometer mark.

Authorities believe heavy rain from Typhoon Haikui caused the slippery road conditions and reduced visibility, leading to the loss of control. The car violently struck the outer shoulder guardrail. Fortunately, the accident resulted in no injuries.

Police responded to the scene and confirmed the driver's blood alcohol level was zero. The crash site was cleared by 5:21 PM, restoring normal traffic flow. Highway police urged drivers to exercise caution during rainy weather, advising them to reduce speed, increase following distances, and maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel to prevent hydroplaning and ensure safety.

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Drivers must slow down and maintain safe distances from the vehicle ahead when driving in the rain. They should also pay attention to the road ahead and drive carefully with both hands on the steering wheel to prevent the vehicle from skidding due to 'hydroplaning' and to ensure their own and others' driving safety.