Taiwan's Kang Chiao International School Students Injured in Cycling Accident During Adult Ceremony

A Cycling Incident During an Adult Ceremony in Changhua County Prompts Emergency Response

A cycling accident involving students from Kang Chiao International School has occurred in Changhua County, Taiwan. The incident happened during the school's annual adult ceremony cycling tour.

The accident involved a car driving in the wrong direction and colliding with a group of cyclists. More than 10 students suffered injuries, with seven students being transported to local hospitals for treatment. Initial reports indicate that the five students already assessed at the hospital sustained abrasions to their heads and limbs, but are not currently in life-threatening condition.

The students, approximately 30 in number, were participating in a clockwise cycling tour as part of their high school graduation and adult ceremony. They were traveling north, aiming to reach Taichung City after passing through Changhua County. The accident occurred at approximately 10:38 AM local time on Zhangshui Road, Section 3, in Pingtou Township. The car's windshield was shattered in the collision, and the driver also sustained injuries. Emergency services, including the Pingtou Fire Department, arrived promptly at the scene to provide assistance.