Man's outburst on Taipei metro Bannan line causes panic among passengers

Aug 20, 2026

A middle-aged man screaming inside a Taipei metro train sent frightened passengers pushing toward the front cars, though nobody was hurt.

  • The incident happened late Thursday afternoon on a train heading from Taipei Main Station toward Ximen.
  • A 45-year-old man suddenly began shouting loudly, and startled riders rushed forward through packed cars.
  • Many passengers who had not seen what happened joined the crowd movement, adding to the crush.
  • Transit police, the station master, and security guards removed the man at Ximen station.

Outlook: The man faces legal action, and transit police are reminding riders to use the emergency call buttons in each car or find station staff if they see anything strange.

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