ROC Army Matsu Defense Command states today (18^th) that a CM21 Armored vehicle of the Nankan Garrison Brigade had accidentally and for unknown reasons bumped into a slope when it was going through drills for armored vehicles driving in the morning as it drove through Central Avenue and Shengtian Road of Nankan Township this morning (18^th). As a result, slight damage was caused to the vehicle body, while the driver and passengers were unharmed after being sent to hospital for examination.

Matsu Defense Command points out that the hanging operation was carried out smoothly after the relief vehicle arrived at the site. To facilitate the operation, the armored vehicle was laid on its back by the side of the road (confirmed that it was not overturned due to the collision, as shown in the picture below). Command acknowledges that it should have explained this situation to the public sooner so as not to cause confusion about how the vehicle ended up on its back, and it endeavors to improve communications in future.

Matsu Defense Command emphasizes that the unit has already furnished pre-service education of operators and vehicle inspections before the vehicle was maneuvered according to regulations. As for the cause of the accident, a Command task force will be put in place to investigate. Command will also continue to implement various safety measures in the future to ensure safety in action.

Major General Tang, Ming-Te, spokesperson of Army Matsu Defense Command, 0965-295059