A four-story building collapsed in Brazil early on the 5th, trapping dozens of people under the rubble. Eight deaths have been confirmed and four people remain missing. Rescue operations are ongoing. Additionally, a large oil slick was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico. Authorities believe it may not be from local pipeline leaks but rather oil brought by seawater from other locations.
Many people experience clear nasal passages during the day but suffer from nasal congestion when lying down to sleep, significantly affecting sleep quality. According to otolaryngologist Dr. Chang Chia-chun, nighttime nasal congestion is not necessarily caused by a cold. Multiple factors including changes in blood flow from lying down, allergies, and nasal structure can contribute to this common issue. Understanding the underlying cause helps identify appropriate solutions.
An SUV collided with a small truck and 10 motorcycles parked roadside in Taichung's Shalu District early today. The driver fled on foot, prompting a police manhunt. In a separate incident in Yilan City yesterday, a driver under the influence of drugs rear-ended a sedan, causing both vehicles to lose control and hit 6 parked vehicles, resulting in 1 death and 3 injuries. Both cases will be referred for investigation.
A second-grade student at an elementary school in Longqing, Taichung has been subjected to prolonged bullying by classmates, with school supplies and contact books repeatedly going missing and competition clothing being cut with scissors. The traumatized student has become afraid to attend school. On the 5th, the parents came forward to criticize the school's passive response. School officials confirmed the bullying was committed by a specific student, and the education bureau has ordered the school to expedite its investigation.
Heavy rainfall struck Yilan last night due to strengthened northeast monsoon and unstable atmospheric conditions, causing severe flooding in urban areas and water seepage in the railway station. The meteorological agency warned that rainfall may persist through today. The highway authority implemented precautionary closure of sections of the Suhua Corridor for public safety, advising residents to avoid mountain areas unless necessary.
A serious traffic accident occurred on Zhongshan Road Section 3 in Yilan City on the evening of the 5th at around 9 PM. A white luxury sedan driver under the influence of drugs high-speed rear-ended a vehicle ahead, lost control, and crossed into the opposite lane, involving multiple vehicles. The collision resulted in four injuries, including the driver of the rear-ended vehicle who died from severe injuries, and three others critically injured. Police confirmed the at-fault driver was drug-impaired.
Taipei Veterans General Hospital Taoyuan Branch launched the National Health Administration's "Intrinsic Capacity Assessment for Older Adults" program on the 5th. The initiative evaluates six key capacities including vision, hearing, mobility, cognition, emotion, and nutrition to identify frailty risks early. By connecting medical and community resources, the hospital provides timely and comprehensive care to help elderly residents achieve healthy aging in place amid Taiwan's transition into a super-aged society.
Heavy rainfall from a northeast monsoon convective system affected Yilan County on the evening of the 5th, causing a rockfall at the Daqingshui tunnel section (km 159.4) on Provincial Highway 9. The Public Works Bureau's Eastern Region Maintenance Division implemented a precautionary road closure from 9:40 PM, restricting traffic on the 154.7 to 165.7 km section (Heren to Chongde) to outbound only. The road will reopen once weather and road conditions improve.
Six out of seven students from a Taipei high school experienced symptoms including high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain after consuming oysters at a seafood restaurant in Kenting on March 3rd. The Pingtung County Health Bureau launched a food poisoning investigation on March 5th, conducting administrative investigation, epidemiological survey, and environmental sampling. Further action will be taken based on test results.
A multi-vehicle collision occurred on National Freeway 1 southbound at the 196.6-kilometer mark in Changhua at 7:45 p.m. yesterday. An articulated truck experienced a tire blowout, scattering debris across the roadway and causing 16 vehicles to collide while attempting to avoid the hazard. The middle and outer lanes were filled with damaged vehicles, though no injuries were reported.