The Taichung MRT train crashed into the crane arm of the falling track, and the interior of the train was in a mess, which was shocking.

(Courtesy of Fire Department)

The train does not automatically brake the iron rod through the carriage

[Reporters Zhang Ruizhen, Xu Guozhen, Su Mengjuan, Lin Minzhen, Cai Shuyuan, Su Jinfeng, Chen Yun, Zhong Lihua, Zheng Weiqi/Comprehensive Report] The Taichung MRT Green Line, which has only been in operation for two years, had a major accident at 12:27 noon yesterday. In the "Wen Xin Ai Yue" construction project launched by Fufa Construction Company, the boom of the high-altitude tower crane fell from the roof of the 31st floor, smashing the sound insulation panel of the MRT, and fell on the track. Ten meters, weighing three.

The three-ton crane caused the death of Lin Shuya, a female assistant professor at Jingyi University, and injured ten passengers. This is the first fatal accident caused by falling objects in Taiwan's MRT system.

Demolition tower crane company initially judged that old steel cables caused disaster

Deng Zhaoting, the special assistant of Yuqiu Company who was in charge of dismantling the tower crane, said that the initial judgment was that when the tower crane was dismantled, the steel cable hanging the arm was old and broken, causing the arm to fall; The normal vertical hanging method is caused by the dragging method. Today, we will interview the industry to clarify whether there is a problem with the hanging method or the equipment is old. It is not ruled out to do a material strength test; Su Shuizao, executive director of the National Transportation Safety Investigation Committee, said that Volkswagen Passengers died during the operation of the MRT system, which is already within the scope of the investigation of the Transportation Security Council. The case will be investigated. Yesterday, people were sent to the scene to collect information.

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The accident train was going from Fengle Park Station to the high-speed rail station. The high-altitude tower crane was about to be dismantled from a high-rise building, but the crane arm suddenly fell off the MRT track and was hit by the train. Firefighters guided the injured and passengers back to Fengle At Le Park Station, 52-year-old Lin Shuya fell out of the car and was crushed under the compartment. She died when she was rescued. Most of the injured were minor injuries such as bruises and tears on the limbs or head.

Assistant Professor Jing Yi's death will be investigated by the safety committee

The scene of the crime was a mess, and the iron pole of the crane arm penetrated the carriage. The Taichung MRT will not open to traffic until the investigation is completed.

After the incident, President Tsai Ing-wen, Vice President Lai Qingde, and Premier Chen Jianren all expressed concern and instructed respectively to provide the best first aid for the injured, and asked the relevant units to clarify the cause of the incident as soon as possible to ensure that the relevant facilities are safe and sound, and restore Zhongjie as soon as possible. Operation and other matters; the government and the hospital also conveyed the condolences and condolences of the president and others to the family members.

The boom of the tower crane at the construction site of Xingfufa fell off the Zhongjie track and penetrated the carriage, killing 1 passenger and injuring 10.

(provided by Zhongshi government)