Demolition optical illusion scares drivers on highway

Demolition optical illusion scares drivers on highway

2026-10-19

Locals driving along National Highway 1 noticed a building being demolished near Yongkang section in Tainan. What stood out was the structure was tilting dangerously towards the highway as if it were about to fall completely. Further investigation revealed a demolition was underway and in accordance with urban rezoning regulations. The owner emphasized that the building may have seemed as though it was toppling over due to an optical illusion. The upper structure has been successfully demolished.

Some drivers on the National Highway 1 noticed a terrifying scene.

Member of public
Concerned about building
It’s about to fall, will we be affected?

Member of public
Warns about demolition
Better get out of the way, if it collapses, it will crush you. What if you get caught under?

Locals saw a chilling sight driving along the highway in Tainan. A large semi-demolished building loomed over the roads looking like it might topple over any moment. The upper structure that terrified locals has now been completely demolished and the remaining structure as well.

Construction worker
Working on demolition
It’s still a bit far from the national highway. When it was being demolished, there was a tilt which then seemed dangerous, it’s just a perspective issue.

This is an old large-scale agricultural and livestock processing plant, which is getting demolished due to the Tainan Government initiative, “Yongkang Station North Industrial Special Zone Land Readjustment Project,” as it is located within the area planned for public facilities. The demolition will proceed from the top of the building downwards maintaining compliance with safety protocol.

Voice of Yang Yi-ming
Livestock and food processing plant
The procedure is to demolish downwards, it’s not like cutting down trees. The steel structure and iron supports have already been removed, so there’ no need to worry.

In June of this year, the city government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the industrial zone, marking another milestone in construction projects in Yongkang. Although the government reiterates they will expedite the process, it also stressed that safety remains a priority and will be strictly controlled throughout the process.

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