Taiwan Freeway Accident Injures Seven

A three-vehicle collision on the Wugu-Yangmei elevated highway near Yangmei in Taiwan left seven people injured on the evening of October 14. The accident occurred around 8 p.m. and involved a car that overturned, blocking multiple lanes and the shoulder. Traffic quickly backed up for kilometers.

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Drivers should obey traffic rules, turn on headlights in rainy weather, maintain a safe distance, and avoid speeding and arbitrary lane changes.

According to preliminary police investigations, a 56-year-old driver identified as Mr. Yang allegedly lost control of his vehicle, striking a car driven by a 34-year-old man, Mr. Huang. Mr. Yang's car then collided with a third vehicle driven by a 63-year-old man, also surnamed Huang.

Emergency services, including 13 firefighters and multiple fire and ambulance vehicles, responded to the scene. No one was trapped in the wreckage. Seven individuals, three men and four women, sustained injuries ranging from conscious state to abrasions. They were transported to local hospitals, including Yangmei Tiancheng and Yiren hospitals, by ambulance.

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Do not panic during hydroplaning, release the accelerator, grip the steering wheel, and do not brake suddenly to avoid skidding.

Authorities used the incident to remind drivers to adhere to traffic regulations. They emphasized the importance of turning on headlights and maintaining safe distances in rainy weather, avoiding speeding and unnecessary lane changes. Drivers were also advised on proper tire maintenance, how to handle hydroplaning without panic, and the necessity of wearing seatbelts for all occupants.

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All passengers, front and rear, should fasten their seatbelts to avoid being unprepared in case of an incident.