Shenmu traffic authorities say the struck traffic light pole did not break, its internal wiring was burned and short-circuited, and the accident investigation is still ongoing

On October 22, Shenmu traffic management personnel told The Beijing News that the struck traffic light pole did not break; the wiring inside the pole was burned and short-circuited, the pole body changed color from burning and is being repainted, and the accident investigation is still ongoing.