ROAD SAFETY/Taiwan's transport ministry unveils list of 1,000 pedestrian accident-prone hotspots
09/15/2023 10:16 PM
Taiwan's transportation ministry on Friday published a list of 1,000 hotspots known for their frequent accidents involving pedestrians, and asked local governments to submit plans to improve traffic conditions and safety at those locations before the end of November.
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