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2 buses collide in downtown Taipei, at least 11 injured (update)

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/01/01
By: Huang Li-yun and Elizabeth Hsu 

Taipei, Jan. 1 (CNA) Two buses collided in downtown Taipei Monday, injuring 11 passengers, according to the Taipei City Fire Department.

Seven women and three men suffered minor injuries, but one woman in her 70s was unable to walk after the accident, said Chen Po-han (陳柏翰), a section chief at the department.

The injured were taken to three nearby hospitals, Chen added.

According to the initial investigation, a Line 906 bus operated by Sindian Bus apparently ran into the back of a Line 905 bus run by Zhinan Bus at the Ren’ai roundabout when the 905 bus driver came to an abrupt stop.
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