Taiwan reports two workplace accidents: plumber falls in New Taipei, fire traps elderly in Taichung

On August 6, a 54‑year‑old plumber identified as Chen fell about six metres into an elevator shaft at a construction site on Zhongxing South Street in Sanchong, New Taipei City. He suffered multiple injuries, fell into a coma and was taken to Mackay Memorial Hospital. Police and fire rescued him; the Labor Inspection Department has been notified to investigate site safety.

The following morning in Shalu District, Taichung, a fire broke out at a water‑and‑electric materials store on Wenchang Street. Firefighters arrived within minutes, extinguished the blaze, and rescued a 72‑year‑old woman trapped on the third floor. She and a 35‑year‑old man were taken to Tong General Hospital for observation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.