Typhoon Bavi Causes Sign Collapse, Damaging Motorcycles in New Taipei City

A large, multi-store sign structure in New Taipei City's Luzhou District collapsed during Typhoon Bavi, smashing four parked motorcycles below. The incident occurred on a street with older infrastructure, where the awning of a ground-floor shop, along with attached signs from a grocery store and a cake shop, broke free. Fortunately, the falling debris, measuring about 10 meters long, did not strike any pedestrians. One motorcycle owner narrowly avoided being hit, having planned to use their vehicle just minutes after the collapse. Police documented the details of the affected shops and notified the owners of the damaged motorcycles. New Taipei City's disaster response center was alerted and dispatched equipment to remove the wreckage. This action was taken to prevent secondary accidents. The city government reiterated its advisory for residents to avoid unnecessary travel during the typhoon and to remain vigilant about potential falling objects from above. Authorities are urging citizens to report any dangerous or falling objects by calling 1999 or contacting the police and fire departments for prompt removal and safety assurance.

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The awning of the ground floor was old and could not withstand the strong winds, causing the signs of two shops to fall.