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Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1 Outer Ring Road Crash: Car Hits Lamppost, Driver Hospitalized

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A car crashed into a lamppost base on the outer ring road of Terminal 1 at Taoyuan Airport.
  • The driver, who showed no obvious external injuries, had a blood alcohol level of zero.
  • Airport police are investigating the cause of the accident.

A car collided with a lamppost base near the first parking lot on the outer ring road of Terminal 1 at Taoyuan Airport on Tuesday morning. The driver, who was sent to the hospital, showed no obvious external injuries and tested zero for alcohol.

The accident occurred around 8:01 AM. According to preliminary investigations by airport police, the vehicle veered right, hitting the curb before striking the lamppost. The car sustained significant damage to its right side, and its airbags deployed.

The vehicle was driving and appeared to veer right, first hitting the curb and then striking the lamppost.

โ€” Lin Wei-shao, Captain of the Second Team, Aviation Police Bureau Security Police BrigadeDescribing the initial findings of the accident investigation.

Paramedics assisted the driver, who reported feeling unwell, and transported them to Taoyuan Guojing General Hospital for treatment. Airport police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause and responsibility for the crash.

Authorities at the airport reminded drivers to ensure they are in good physical condition before operating a vehicle. They advised drivers experiencing discomfort while driving not to push on but to pull over to a safe location or seek assistance to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

The driver showed no obvious external injuries, and a breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol level of zero.

โ€” Lin Wei-shao, Captain of the Second Team, Aviation Police Bureau Security Police BrigadeReporting on the driver's condition and sobriety.
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