Pingtung:A van carrying seven migrant workers crashed into a utility pole in Pingtung County, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to all passengers, as confirmed by the county’s Bureau of Fire and Emergency Services.

According to Focus Taiwan, the accident occurred late Tuesday on a riverside road in Yanpu Township. Authorities received a report around 7 p.m. about the crash, which left a man trapped inside the vehicle and several passengers injured.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene, where they extricated the driver, identified as 56-year-old Wu (吳), who showed no vital signs upon removal from the van. Despite being taken to a local hospital, Wu was pronounced dead later that night.

The seven injured passengers, all migrant workers, were also transported to hospitals. Among them, a woman in her 30s remained unconscious, while the others sustained fractures and various injuries to their limbs.

Police reports indicate the van was traveling toward Yanpu Township when it crashed for reasons yet to be determined. Investigators are collecting evidence and reviewing surveillance and dashcam footage to ascertain the cause of the accident.

Local media have reported that the injured workers, hailing from Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, were employed as family caregivers. The crash occurred as they were being transported home following a health checkup.