Truck skids in rain, slams into oncoming car in Tainan

A dramatic collision occurred in Tainan, Taiwan, when a small truck lost control on a rain-slicked road and veered into oncoming traffic. The incident, which happened near noon on June 9, saw the truck strike a car, causing significant damage to its rear left side.

According to reports, the car, a Suzuki, was traveling south when the truck, heading north on Yongda Road Section 3, suddenly skidded. The car's driver attempted to swerve right to avoid the collision but was unable to prevent the truck from hitting the vehicle's rear. The impact severely deformed the car's left rear wheel area, tearing off the taillight assembly and damaging the fuel tank cover.

Following the initial impact, the truck continued on, colliding with the Yongda overpass pier and another large truck. The accident caused a temporary traffic jam on the middle section of the Yongda overpass. Fortunately, the drivers involved sustained no major injuries, though the truck driver reported neck discomfort and was taken to the hospital.

This incident occurred amidst a period of heavy rainfall in Tainan, which led to numerous accidents. Authorities reported a total of 89 injury-causing traffic accidents (A2 classification) in the Yongkang District between June 6 and June 10. A car expert, Pan Junyu, advised drivers to ensure their tires are in good condition, particularly checking tread depth, as shallow treads significantly increase the risk of skidding in wet conditions. He also stressed the importance of avoiding sudden acceleration, braking, or steering maneuvers in the rain, and increasing following distances to 1.5-2 times the normal distance to allow for adequate reaction time.

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Scared to death, luckily no one was hurt.