Taichung Incidents and Infrastructure
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In Taichung, Taiwan, an SUV crashed into a storefront after hitting a scooter, injuring the rider. Meanwhile, the city's MRT Blue Line faces a funding gap for its underground sections, though the longest MRT Green Line accelerates progress. Heavy rains also caused temporary flooding in parts of the city.
Taichung SUV crashes into storefront after hitting scooter, injuring rider and damaging six bikes
- A Mercedes-Benz SUV collided with a scooter at an intersection in Taichung, Taiwan, injuring the female rider. - The SUV then crashed into a storefront awning, damaging six parked scooters. - Police are investigating the cause of the accident, with both drivers testing negative for alcohol.
Taichung MRT Blue Line Faces Funding Gap for Underground Sections
- Taichung's MRT Blue Line is scheduled to begin construction in August, with the BC11 civil engineering section starting first. - The original budget of 161.5 billion NT dollars is insufficient for t…
Taiwanese legislator accuses rivals of physical assault in council
- A Taiwanese opposition legislator accused two ruling party lawmakers of physically assaulting her during a heated council session. - The legislator alleged she was pushed and elbowed, demanding apol…
Taichung's Longest MRT Green Line Accelerates Progress, Tender Expected by Late July
- Taichung's planned MRT Green Line, the longest in the city, is moving forward with an accelerated timeline. - The project awaits approval from the Executive Yuan and is simultaneously preparing for …
Heavy rains flood parts of Taichung, Taiwan; waters recede quickly
- Heavy afternoon rains caused significant flooding in Taichung, Taiwan, on Monday. - Drainage systems overflowed in Fengyuan, and vendors in Tanzhi experienced ankle-deep water. - Emergency services …