SUV crashes into median on Taiwan freeway, driver rescued

An SUV crashed into a median on National Freeway No. 1 in Changhua, Taiwan, early on August 20, resulting in the vehicle's front end being completely destroyed. The male driver was trapped inside and required rescue by firefighters.

The accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. as the SUV traveled northbound on the freeway near the 193-kilometer mark in Changhua City. The vehicle suddenly lost control and collided with the median barrier, causing extensive damage to the front of the car. The scene was described as chaotic.

Firefighters from the Changhua branch were dispatched to the scene. Upon extricating the driver, they found he had suffered a severely deformed left thigh and multiple lacerations on his right leg and arms, with significant bleeding. Despite the severity of his injuries, the driver remained conscious. Emergency responders provided immediate first aid, including bandaging and applying a backboard, before quickly transporting him to Changhua Show Chuan Hospital for urgent treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.