Reported 8 months ago
A fatal accident occurred in Taipei today (6/24) at the intersection of Kangding Road and Neijiang Street in Wanhua, where a woman was crossing the street and was hit by a cement mixer truck, resulting in her being run over and crushed by the truck's large wheel. She was rescued with her lower body mutilated and sent to the hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the cement truck, a 61-year-old man surnamed Wang, was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.11 mg and will face legal consequences. The accident happened within 10 seconds due to the truck's blind spot. Firefighters had to wait for the cement in the truck to be released before they could rescue the woman. An important reminder against drunk driving was also emphasized.
Source: YAHOO