A gravel truck collides with a bicycle, leaving a 68-year-old woman trapped under the bike

A 58-year-old man surnamed Maitreya was driving a gravel truck at the Shezheng intersection in Taipei City at about 1:00 noon today (5th) when he collided with a woman surnamed Yang who was riding a bicycle. Ms. Yang and her car were caught between the front and rear wheels of the car and were trapped under the car, unable to move. Police and firefighters were called and rushed to help the woman escape and were sent to Xinguang Hospital for treatment. Fortunately, her life was not safe. The responsibility for the accident needs to be further confirmed.

According to police investigation, a man surnamed Maitreya was driving a gravel truck in front of No. 34, Section 6, Yanping North Road. He was suspected of having a blind spot and collided with a 68-year-old woman surnamed Yang who was riding a bicycle in the same direction. When the police arrived at the scene, they found Ms. Yang stuck in the gap between the front and rear wheels of the gravel truck. They immediately used sabotage equipment to help her escape. After checking, Mrs. Yang's right foot was fractured and she was conscious. She was sent to Xinguang Hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment.

The police conducted a test on the man surnamed Maitreya and confirmed that he was not driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The detailed cause of the accident and the attribution of responsibility will be further analyzed and clarified by the traffic police brigade.