A pedestrian plowed car at an intersection in Taiwan, killing three people, including two 12 -year -old girls, according to the media. The 78-year-old driver was in a coma after the accident on Monday afternoon, reports the AP. The police said the driver had crossed the intersection when the traffic lights were red in all directions, Taiwan central news agency reported. The car failed three scooters and a bicycle and continued to reach a concrete divider in the middle of a street.
The accident occurred in New Taipei, the northern Taiwan region surrounding Taipei, the capital. A video published online by the central news agency shows debris scattered at the intersection and people giving the RCR to two victims, one behind a red scooter lying on the side. A 40 -year -old woman died with the two students from a neighboring high school. Twelve other people were injured. They included seven students from the same school and a 5 -year -old boy, who was slightly injured, according to statements by the new government and the Taipei fire service.
Five people were seriously injured, including the driver. He tested negative for alcohol consumption, said the central news agency, citing the police. The cause of the accident was investigated. (More stories from Taiwan.)
