According to Taiwan’s “United Daily News”, an explosion occurred in the transformer box at Lane 205, Nandong Road, Pingzhen District, Taoyuan City, causing a power outage after a sudden power failure of the Pingzhen and Zhongli feeders. The house was suddenly dark, and many residents jumped to complain because of the inconvenience of life. Many netizens complained, “I just lacked eggs? Now there is a power outage?”
The Taoyuan District Sales Office confirmed that an accident occurred at the Dongshe Distribution Substation in Pingzhen District at 7:20 p.m. on the 12th, causing a power outage. City Councilor Shu Cuiling said that at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th, the substation box exploded at Lane 205, Nandong Road, Pingzhen, causing a major power outage in Pingzhen and Zhongli. Residents in some areas of the village have not yet had power restored, and Taipower worked hard to restore power. Village chiefs and residents complained of continuous power outages.
Some netizens asked, “Why is there a power outage?” Some netizens said, “Isn’t it a lack of eggs? Why is there a power outage now?” Residents in the Yangmei area also reported that there were two power outages and blackouts tonight.
The sales office in Taoyuan District stated that the Yangmei area was also affected by the power outage of feeders tonight. Two power outages and power outages occurred at 8:00 pm on the 12th, affecting more than 3,000 users. All call back at 9:45.