New diving board at Keelung Municipal Swimming Pool detaches, injuring student athlete

udn.com (Chinese)

A new diving board at Keelung Municipal Swimming Pool detached during a competition, injuring a student athlete. The pool has been temporarily closed for investigation. The incident occurred during a middle and elementary school joint sports event. The 45-year-old pool recently underwent renovations, including the installation of the new diving board, and had just reopened for trial operations. Authorities are investigating whether the detachment was due to installation errors, design flaws, or excessive stress on the structure. Experts will be consulted to determine the cause and ensure public safety.


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