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BackA gravel truck in Pingtung, suspected of being a sleeping turtle, rushed into the opposite lane and broke a traffic light pole.
A gravel truck in Pingtung, suspected of being a sleeping turtle, rushed into the opposite lane and broke a traffic light pole.
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A gravel truck in Pingtung, suspected of being a sleeping turtle, rushed into the opposite lane and broke a traffic light pole.

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  • In Yanpu Township, Pingtung County, a gravel truck veered into the opposite lane in the early morning due to a suspected driver taking a nap, breaking a traffic light pole and a potted plant sign on the roadside.
  • The police ruled out drunk driving or drug driving, and called on drivers of large vehicles to avoid driving while fatigued.

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Why It Matters

A traffic accident occurred in Yanpu Township, Pingtung County, in which a gravel truck was suspected of being driven by a sleeping turtle and veered into the opposite lane, knocking off traffic light poles and potted plant signs on the roadside, but no one was injured.

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The driver of a Pingtung gravel truck crashed into the opposite lane and broke the traffic light pole. (Provided by Ligang Police Station)

At 3:51 a.m. on the 1st, a sand and gravel truck in Pingtung County passed through the Shengli Road in Yanpu Township. It was suspected of being a sleeping turtle. The sand and gravel truck deviated directly into the opposite lane and broke the traffic light pole. The police went to deal with it. The driver named Huang was not drunk or drug-driving, but it caused a lot of discussion among nearby people.

Preliminary investigation by the Ligang Police Station revealed that a man surnamed Huang (30 years old) was driving a sand and gravel truck from south to north along Xinpu Road in Yanpu Township. When he entered Shengli Road, he was suspected of being mentally depressed and caused the vehicle to veer to the left and into the opposite direction, hitting the roadside potted plants, signboards and other items as well as road sign poles. Fortunately, no one was injured. After the police conducted a breathalyzer test, there was no evidence of drinking or drug driving.

Ligang Police Station calls on people to get enough sleep before driving large vehicles for a long time. If they feel depressed or have a loss of concentration while driving, they should stop and rest in a safe place as soon as possible. Do not drive forcefully to avoid accidents caused by fatigue driving and endangering the safety of yourself and other passers-by.

The driver of a Pingtung gravel truck crashed into a traffic light pole at an intersection. (Provided by Ligang Police Station)

The impact of the sand and gravel truck was so strong that even traffic light poles were broken wherever it passed. (Provided by Ligang Police Station)

Open Questions

  • Does the gravel truck have relevant insurance or a responsible company?
  • When is the repair of the road sign pole expected to be completed?
  • Will the driver named Huang be fined for traffic violations?

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PlacesPingtung CountyYanpu Townshipvictory roadXinpu Road
Topicsgravel trucknapping turtletraffic light poleHong Kong Police StationDrowsy drivingDriver surnamed Huang
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