According to Taiwan's "China Times Electronic News" report on April 28, a CM-11 "Yonghu" tank of the 542nd Brigade of the Taiwan Army was conducting base training at the Hsinchu Hukou North Test Center yesterday (27th), when the engine was suddenly shut down during the climbing process, causing the entire tank to slide downward, and after colliding with the tank in the rear, it slipped down the slope. The deputy commander and driving were still scratched without any serious damage.
Taiwan Army's "Sixth Corps Command" stated on the morning of the 28th that when the Armored 542 Brigade was conducting training in Hukou Camp at around 17:00 on the 27th, the vehicle was shut down when turning uphill. The deputy commander and driver's hands and feet were scratched. After being sent to a local hospital for examination, the personnel were not seriously injured and had returned to camp. The specific cause of the accident will be investigated by the task force.
It is understood that the Hukou North Test Center located in Hsinchu County is an important base for the Taiwan Army’s tank brigade to conduct training. Currently, the 542nd Armored Brigade is training at the base. The tank that had the accident happened to be turning on the slope when it was going uphill, but suddenly it stopped the engine and slipped down the slope and hit the tank behind it.
Taiwan Army Sixth Corps said that solid training is the basis of the troops' combat effectiveness. This incident will be used as an example to strengthen personnel operation training and safety and safety protection education in various units.
(Editor: HX)
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