3-car chase in Changhua section of National Highway 3, 4 injured and sent to hospital

The three-day Double Ten holiday started, and the traffic flow back home occurred this evening (8th). A small truck, suspected of not paying attention to the situation in front of the vehicle, chased the car in front of it on the inside lane of the Changhua Hemei section of National Highway 3. The car then pushed forward and hit another car. Parts were scattered at the scene, causing a traffic jam. The accident caused a total of 4 people to be injured and sent to the hospital. Fortunately, none of them were life-threatening. The responsibility and cause of the accident were clarified by the National Highway 7 Team.

An investigation by the National Highway No. 7 Team found that at around 5 o'clock this evening, a small truck was driving in the inner lane of the 191.1-kilometer Hemei section of the southbound National Highway 3. It is suspected that it did not pay attention to the situation in front of the vehicle and failed to brake quickly. It directly chased a car in front of it. Due to the force of the impact, the car then pushed forward and hit another car. The three cars collided in a series, and the front, body, and rear of the car were seriously damaged.

The police and firefighting units rushed to the scene and found that the car accident caused a total of three drivers and one passenger with multiple bruises all over their bodies. They were rushed to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. Fortunately, the four injured were conscious and their lives were not in danger. The police conducted alcohol tests on the three drivers, and the alcohol test values ​​were all 0. The accident scene was successfully cleared and reopened to traffic at 5:35 in the evening.

The National Highway Police urges that during the Double Ten holiday period, there will be heavy traffic on national highways. Passers-by must keep a proper safe distance from the vehicle in front of them when driving on the road, pay attention to the state of the vehicle at all times, and avoid distracted or fatigued driving to ensure the safety of others and themselves.