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BackThe transmission shaft of a semi-coupled vehicle spontaneously ignited in the Zhunan section of National Highway No. 3. The fire was extinguished and the vehicle was opened to traffic.
The transmission shaft of a semi-coupled vehicle spontaneously ignited in the Zhunan section of National Highway No. 3. The fire was extinguished and the vehicle was opened to traffic.
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The transmission shaft of a semi-coupled vehicle spontaneously ignited in the Zhunan section of National Highway No. 3. The fire was extinguished and the vehicle was opened to traffic.

National Highway No. 3ZhunanSemi-connected vehicle

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  • A 35-year-old man surnamed Li was driving a semi-joint truck carrying earthworks on the ramp of National Highway 3 south to Zhunan.
  • He noticed smoke coming from the drive shaft.
  • He immediately stopped for inspection and the vehicle suddenly burst into flames.

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Why It Matters

National Highway No. 3 is an important north-south expressway in Taiwan. The Zhunan section is located in Miaoli County and has heavy traffic flow. Semi-coupled vehicles are often used to transport earthwork and other goods. Failure of vehicle components may lead to the risk of spontaneous combustion.

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A truck caught fire in the Zhunan section of China National 3, and the transmission shaft of an earthmoving semi-coupled truck spontaneously ignited and thick smoke poured out. (provided by the public)

A 35-year-old man surnamed Li was driving a business semi-connected vehicle carrying earthwork at around 9 a.m. today (1st). He was traveling 115 kilometers south on National Highway 3 and the Xibin Interchange exit ramp (Zhunan Town, Miaoli County) when he noticed smoke suddenly coming out of the drive shaft. Li quickly stopped the car on the side of the ramp and got out of the car to check. Unexpectedly, the vehicle spontaneously ignited and fell into a sea of flames. Fortunately, Li Nan escaped in time without causing any casualties. Disaster relief personnel arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire at about 10 o'clock. The scene was cleared and reopened to traffic at 11:34 noon.

The Second Highway Police Brigade of the National Highway Police Station stated that Li Nan was driving a semi-junction vehicle carrying earthworks along the National Highway 3 southbound to the Xibin Interchange exit this morning when he noticed smoke coming from the transmission shaft of the vehicle. He immediately parked on the side of the road. Unexpectedly, the vehicle immediately burst into flames. After receiving the notification, firefighters quickly dispatched personnel to put out the fire and successfully put out the fire. The exact cause of the fire still needs to be further identified and determined by the Miaoli County Government Fire Department.

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The National Highway Police urges passers-by to check the condition of their vehicles before going on the road to avoid danger caused by damage to mechanical parts. If you notice any abnormality in a vehicle while driving, you should immediately stop on the road shoulder or avoid a curve. Get off the vehicle and retreat to a safe place facing the oncoming vehicle. You can also use the 1968 App police reporting function to ask for help from the national highway police to maintain driving safety.

Open Questions

  • What is the specific cause of spontaneous combustion of the drive shaft?
  • Does the vehicle have regular maintenance records?
  • Will the safety inspection mechanism for similar vehicles be reviewed?

Related Topics

National Highway No. 3
PeopleLi Nan
OrganizationsNational Highway Police Department Second Highway Police BrigadeMiaoli County Government Fire Department
PlacesWest Coast InterchangeZhunan Town
TopicsZhunanSemi-connected vehicleSpontaneous combustion of drive shaftburning carMiaoli Countyfire extinguishing
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