Taxi Driving Normally at Sea Road in Busan Struck by Sudden Disaster... Driver and Passenger Both Traumatized

At 12:04 PM on November 8, an object presumed to be a pipe fell onto a taxi driving on Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge, breaking the car window. [Image source=Bobaedream]

At 12:04 PM on November 8, an object presumed to be a pipe fell onto a taxi driving on Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge, breaking the car window. [Image source=Bobaedream]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A bizarre incident occurred where the front windshield of a perfectly fine vehicle driving in broad daylight shattered.

The incident happened on the lower road of Gwangandaegyo Bridge heading towards Haeundae from Namcheon-dong, Busan, where an object presumed to be a metal pipe fell onto a taxi, breaking its windshield.

Gwangandaegyo Bridge is a two-level one-way sea bridge, and the upper road above the lower road where the accident occurred is also a roadway.

On the 9th, a post titled "Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge Pillar Falling Object Accident While Driving" along with a video was uploaded on the popular online community Bobaedream.

According to Bobaedream, at around 12:04 PM on the 8th, a taxi carrying one passenger was driving on Gwangandaegyo Bridge when an object resembling a pillar pipe fell onto the taxi’s front windshield.

The poster identified themselves as the nephew of the taxi driver who was victimized.

[Image source=Bobae Dream]

The author, Mr. A, wrote, "It was raining in Busan at the time, but there were no heavy rain or strong wind warnings," adding, "Since the accident happened on the bridge while driving, it could have easily led to a major accident or a chain collision, making it a terrifying incident."

"Both people in the car were not visibly seriously injured, but the taxi driver had glass shards embedded in his hand, and the passenger, who suffers from a herniated disc and had called the taxi to go to the hospital, is currently receiving inpatient treatment," he continued.

Mr. A said, "The driver's side front windshield was shattered, and if the object had penetrated through, it could have resulted in a much worse situation."

He lamented, "Fortunately, the vehicle did not overturn or cause a chain collision, so we were somewhat relieved, but my uncle has barely eaten for two days due to trauma from the vertical fall that shattered the windshield, and he has been experiencing nausea and vomiting."

The released taxi black box footage captured the moment when the taxi’s front windshield suddenly shattered while driving on Gwangandaegyo Bridge, showing both the driver and passenger startled by the incident.

They can be heard saying in alarmed voices, "This is serious," "What on earth fell?" and "Did it fall from the bridge?"

The fallen object was reported to be construction materials piled on one side for bridge maintenance work.

The Busan Facilities Corporation stated, "There is a falling object prevention net, but part of it was torn by the wind," and added, "The repair work has been completed immediately."

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