It is difficult for cars to turn left at the intersection of Yingcai Road on Xueshi Road, and the green light on Xueshi Road will be closed later to allow people to turn left.

(Photo by reporter Cai Shuyuan)

[Reporter Cai Shuyuan/Taichung Report] The night before last in Taichung City, Fengyuan Passenger Transport ran into a family of three when turning left at Xueshi Road and Yingcai Road, resulting in the death of two mothers and children. The intersection was accused of not having a special left-turn signal, which sparked heated discussions. Lin Yuhui, head of Wuchang District, said that in fact, the heavy traffic flow on this road section often makes it difficult for left-turning vehicles to turn. As early as many years ago, the green light was delayed by about 15 seconds to solve the problem. It is hoped that a special left-turning signal can be added. The traffic bureau said, Once a left-turn special signal is added, a left-turn special lane must be built again, which will be surveyed and evaluated on the 30th.

Lin Yuhui pointed out that the intersection of Xueshi and Yingcai is a T-shaped intersection. There are many straight vehicles on Xueshi Road, and it is close to China Medical University and China Affiliated Hospital. There are also many students and ambulances, which often make it difficult for vehicles to turn left on Yingcai Road. She reported it to the Transportation Bureau many years ago. , Later, the green light at Xueshi intersection was closed 15 seconds later, allowing left-turning vehicles to pass smoothly. There were not many accidents at this intersection, but many southbound vehicles (towards Wuquan Road) turned right and ran through red lights, and people often crossed zebra crossings When people bow their heads, there are many dangers, and they hope to add a special sign for left-turning, and also remind left-turning vehicles to slow down and give way to pedestrians.

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The young mother who died was an alumnus of China Medical University. Her teacher, Zhang Wende, director of the Department of Chinese Pharmacy and Chinese Medicine Resources, said that the loss of an outstanding student is quite sad and regrettable. He also said that only the northbound (to Jianxing Road) lane at this intersection has a second left turn. But many people don't know that there is a second difference, so when the southbound vehicles see the right lane parking, they quickly turn right or rush to fight with passers-by, hoping to improve.

Zhou Zhiyuan, head of traffic engineering section of the Transportation Bureau, said that if a left-turn signal is set at an intersection, a left-turn lane must be added at the same time. It is necessary to evaluate the number of left-turn vehicles to reach about 15%, the width of the road, and the distance from the bus stop at the intersection. This road section is a one-way two-lane road with a width of about 20 meters. It will be evaluated whether it is feasible to add special left-turn signs and additional left-turn lanes.

A Fengyuan passenger bus in Taichung City crashed into a family of three who were about to cross the road late at night, killing a young mother (left) and her 1-year-old son (right).

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Fengyuan Passenger Transport ran into a family of three at Xueshi Road and turned left at Yingcai Road, killing two mothers and babies.

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