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Small Truck Overturns on Mountain Road in New Taipei City, Driver Rescued

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A small truck overturned while descending a mountain road in Shulin District, New Taipei City, trapping the 39-year-old driver.
  • Emergency services, including firefighters and paramedics, responded quickly to rescue the driver, who was conscious.
  • Police managed traffic and secured the scene to prevent further accidents while investigating the cause of the crash.

A 39-year-old driver was trapped after his small truck overturned on a downhill section of Donghe Street in Shulin District, New Taipei City, on Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred around 2 p.m. as the driver, identified by the surname Zou, was traveling down the mountain.

According to initial reports, the driver may have been unfamiliar with the road conditions, leading to the vehicle losing control and flipping over. The crash resulted in significant damage to the truck and trapped the driver inside the cabin. Emergency services were immediately notified and arrived swiftly at the scene.

Firefighters and paramedics worked to extricate the driver, who was found to be conscious despite being trapped. They provided initial medical treatment and assessed his injuries at the scene. Meanwhile, police cordoned off the area, establishing a safety perimeter and directing traffic to prevent secondary collisions and ensure the smooth flow of vehicles around the accident site.

Authorities are currently investigating the precise cause of the rollover, including whether any traffic violations occurred and the exact responsibility for the accident. The wreckage and debris were subsequently cleared by relevant units, and traffic flow has gradually returned to normal. The article notes that the content requires users to be over 18 years old to view.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.