Pigs fall onto Highway 3 in Taichung, backing up traffic for 2 kilometers

Aug 24, 2026

A truck spilled pigs onto a northbound national highway lane in Taichung on Monday afternoon, snarling traffic but hurting no one.

  • Pigs fell onto the road in the Waipu section of National Highway 3 late Monday afternoon.
  • Traffic backed up for 2 kilometers before crews cleared the lane in under 40 minutes.
  • No crash or injuries were reported.
  • Police used security camera footage to track down the truck and called in the driver.
  • Dropping cargo on the road carries a fine of up to NT$18,000 under Taiwan's traffic rules.

Outlook: The driver faces a fine, and the case is expected to close quickly with no further disruption.

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