Driver of a sand and gravel truck suspected of fatigue driving crashes into a lamp post; luxury car driver claims brake failure caused a chain collision.
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A traffic accident occurred in Hsinchu County's Hukou Township, where a man driving a gravel truck was suspected to be mentally unstable and crashed into multiple motorcycles and a utility pole, causing chaos at the scene. In Taoyuan's Zhongli District, a BMW vehicle driven by another 75-year-old man reportedly suffered a brake failure, colliding in a chain reaction with three parked cars and a motorcycle. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. The police remind drivers to remain focused and to avoid driving if they are not feeling well.
According to reports from the social center, this morning in Hsinchu Hukou Township, a man driving a sand and gravel truck, suspected of being mentally unwell, crashed directly into multiple motorcycles and then collided with a utility pole, finally coming to a stop, even knocking down a road sign! Meanwhile, a serious car accident occurred in Taoyuan Zhongli. A BMW sedan, suspected of having brake failure, collided with three cars parked on the side of the road and a motorcycle, scattering car parts everywhere, leaving the scene in disarray. It was raining at the time, and a white BMW sedan crashed at high speed into a parked Mercedes-Benz, then hit a utility pole. The violent impact caused the entire car to rotate 180 degrees, instantly creating a cloud of white smoke.
Witnesses stated, "Everyone really needs to be careful when driving." The front of the Mercedes-Benz was almost completely destroyed, while the nearby motorcycle was broken into several pieces, with shells and parts scattered all over the ground, creating a shocking scene. Nearby residents heard the commotion and rushed out to check.

One witness mentioned that they heard a loud noise while inside the office and an elderly man expressed his agitation, claiming the brakes had failed. Another witness explained that the entire car was smashed, the airbags deployed, and gasoline leaked. Fortunately, it was raining at the time; otherwise, it could have resulted in even more severe consequences.
This incident occurred in Taoyuan Zhongli, shortly after 11 AM, when a 75-year-old man with the surname Liu claimed that both the accelerator and brakes failed simultaneously, causing him to crash at high speed into three cars and a motorcycle parked on the side of the road. Thankfully, the accident did not result in serious injuries or fatalities, and the driver, after being sent to the hospital, was not seriously harmed. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation by the police. The utility pole at the scene was exposed and leaning precariously due to the impact, and the road sign was also knocked down, prompting passing pedestrians to hurry away.
In the accident in Hsinchu Hukou Township, around 8 AM, a man driving a sand and gravel truck, suspected of being mentally unwell, crashed directly into a utility pole, resulting in a shattered windshield and almost completely destroying the base of the utility pole.

Due to the intense impact, the scene was left in chaos. Local residents reported hearing that the man had crashed into dozens of vehicles. Fortunately, this accident resulted in no casualties, but the police urged that drivers should stay fully focused; if feeling unwell, they must not drive to prevent accidents.
A reminder to everyone: do not imitate bad behavior!