Taiwan: SUV crashes into motorcycle, plunges into ditch after breaking speed camera pole

A collision between an SUV and a motorcycle in Pingtung, Taiwan, resulted in the SUV plunging into a roadside ditch after striking a speed camera pole. The incident occurred on the first day back to work following a typhoon, adding a layer of irony as delivery services resumed.

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The SUV broke a speed camera pole before entering the water, while the delivery driver and their motorcycle were visible nearby.

The SUV driver managed to exit the vehicle with assistance from firefighters, reportedly sustaining minor injuries despite visible bloodstains. The delivery driver, though shaken, was able to communicate with rescuers. The accident happened at the intersection of Pingtung County Highway 187 and Xincuo Road, an area known for frequent accidents that led to the installation of a speed camera.

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The SUV driver managed to exit the vehicle with assistance from firefighters, reportedly sustaining minor injuries despite visible bloodstains.

Ironically, the speed camera pole was the only one among a row of utility poles and streetlights that was broken. This has led to a flurry of online comments, with some netizens humorously thanking the SUV driver for "taking out" the speed camera, which is estimated to cost around NT$1.6 million. This is not the first time a speed camera on Highway 187 has been damaged, raising questions about future installations at the intersection.

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This has led to a flurry of online comments, with some netizens humorously thanking the SUV driver for "taking out" the speed camera, which is estimated to cost around NT$1.6 million.