Typhoon Bawei Topples Trees in Taichung, Crushing Cars and Blocking Roads
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Typhoon Bawei caused over a dozen trees to fall in Taichung, Taiwan, damaging vehicles and blocking roads.
- A large tree crushed a car, causing severe damage, while other trees fell across major intersections.
- Authorities urged residents to stay indoors and report any hazards, though no injuries were reported.
Typhoon Bawei battered Taichung, Taiwan, leaving a trail of destruction as over a dozen trees toppled across the city. The storm's fury was particularly evident in the Fengjia and Qiqi districts, where uprooted trees and fallen branches caused significant damage.
The storm's fury was particularly evident in the Fengjia and Qiqi districts, where uprooted trees and fallen branches caused significant damage.
One dramatic incident saw a massive tree ripped from its roots in Xi'an Park and crash onto a parked car on Anshang Road. The vehicle's roof was crushed, and its rear windshield shattered, creating a scene of chaos in the dark. Fallen trees also obstructed traffic on major roads like Zhongzheng Road, Shiqiao Road, Fukuo Road, and Qiaoda 1st Street.
One dramatic incident saw a massive tree ripped from its roots in Xi'an Park and crash onto a parked car on Anshang Road.
Police responded swiftly to the incidents, cordoning off dangerous areas and redirecting traffic. While the fallen trees caused considerable property damage, fortunately, no injuries were reported. Authorities are reminding residents to exercise caution during the typhoon, avoid unnecessary travel, and report any fallen trees or damaged public facilities by calling 1999. For emergencies, the public is urged to dial 110 immediately.
Authorities are reminding residents to exercise caution during the typhoon, avoid unnecessary travel, and report any fallen trees or damaged public facilities by calling 1999.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.