Truck carrying steel coils crashes on Taiwan freeway, drivers uninjured

A serious accident occurred on Taiwan's National Freeway No. 3 when a truck carrying steel coils crashed, causing significant damage and disrupting traffic. The incident happened around kilometer 7.1 on the freeway, as the truck was traveling from Keelung towards Taipei.

The 43-year-old male driver, identified by the surname Huang, reportedly lost control of his semi-trailer truck. The vehicle collided with a construction vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road before striking a guardrail. The impact was so severe that the front half of the truck's cabin was destroyed, and the steel coils it was carrying rolled off, damaging the guardrail.

Despite the dramatic scene and the extensive damage, both Huang and the driver of the construction vehicle, identified by the surname Luo, were fortunate to escape without any injuries. National highway police responded to the scene, managing traffic to prevent further accidents and coordinating the removal of the damaged truck and the spilled steel coils.

Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident, reviewing surveillance footage and the truck's dashcam recordings. The National Freeway Bureau's Ninth Highway Police Brigade urged drivers to ensure they are well-rested before driving on the freeway and to remain attentive to their surroundings and adhere to traffic regulations to ensure road safety.