Towing Trouble in Taiwan: Funeral Car Hauled Away, Sparking Outrage

A bizarre incident in Kaohsiung sees a hearse towed, leaving funeral home staff bewildered and social media in uproar.

A recent incident in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, has ignited a firestorm of online criticism after a towing vehicle was observed removing a hearse while it was loading a deceased individual. The incident occurred at a building along Zhongzheng 2nd Road where a funeral home was preparing to transport a body.

The funeral home staff had opened the rear door of the Mercedes-Benz hearse and parked it on the sidewalk, according to reports. However, a towing vehicle, upon seeing the car, deemed it a case of illegal parking. The car was then promptly towed away, leaving the funeral home staff stunned, and without a vehicle to transport the deceased.

The funeral home staff subsequently posted about the incident online, questioning the urgency, with the message, "Are you that desperate for money?" Social media users swiftly rallied behind the funeral home, condemning the towing vehicle's actions. The comments ranged from incredulity to strong criticism, with many users denouncing the towing as excessive.