Central News Agency (Central News Agency, reporter Guo Xuan-lun, Hsinchu County, July 1) Recently, cases of vehicles suffering tire damage from scrap metal and lumber scattered on National Freeway No. 1 between Zhubei and Hukou have occurred. The National Freeway Police announced today that they have received 27 reports from the public and are continuously reviewing relevant footage for analysis to track down the vehicles responsible. The Second Highway Police Brigade of the National Freeway Bureau stated in a written release that regarding cases where scattered scrap metal and lumber on the road are suspected of causing damage to vehicles, 27 reports have been received from the public to date. Police have reviewed relevant footage for analysis and are continuing to filter and track down the vehicles responsible. Police said that a Mr. Wang, driving a private passenger car, was traveling on the outer lane of National Freeway No. 1 southbound at kilometer 91, before the Zhubei Interchange. The vehicle's front left and rear left tires were punctured by fallen debris, suspected to be scrap metal and lumber. Fortunately, no one was injured. Police stated that after the incident, they contacted the Freeway Bureau's Traffic Control Center to dispatch personnel to strengthen road cleaning operations to ensure the driving safety of road users. Items carried in vehicles should be tightly covered and securely fastened to prevent leakage, scattering, detachment, or falling, which could cause accidents and endanger the safety of oneself and other road users. Police said that drivers who violate regulations will be fined according to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, with penalties ranging from NT$3,000 to NT$18,000. If the violation results in serious injury or death, the driver's license will be suspended or revoked. If it causes danger to traffic, the driver will also be prosecuted for the crime of endangering public safety. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150701 Stand with