Heavy rain in Penghu is being blamed for a crash that hurt two women, a reminder of how dangerous the island's roads get during the southwest monsoon.

• A car ran into the outer wall of a business on the road between Wukan and Suogang in Magong around midday.
• Three people were in the car; the male driver was unhurt, but two women were injured.
• One woman in her 70s had scrapes on her arms and legs; an 87-year-old was trapped inside and complained of back pain.
• Firefighters sent two ambulances and equipment trucks with nine crew, freeing the trapped passenger about 20 minutes after the call.
• Both were taken to the Tri-Service General Hospital Penghu branch and are not in life-threatening condition.

Outlook: Police are investigating, with slick roads and poor visibility from the ongoing rain the likely cause.