Survivors led away from Taiwan train crash as dead toll rises
Taiwan rescuers are scrambling to reach passengers trapped inside a train derailed inside a tunnel, as the fire agency confirmed at least 41 people died in the crash so far.
Some comparatively unscathed passengers are able to walk out of the crashed carriages by climbing onto the roof.
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Taiwan at midnight, sending shockwaves across the island. The earthquake rattled buildings, triggered widespread alarms, and left many residents in fear. The epicenter was located off the east coast, though tremors were felt across various parts of Taiwan, including the capital, Taipei. Early reports suggest structural damages and potential casualties, though authorities are still assessing the full impact. Emergency response teams have been deployed, and citizens have been urged to stay alert. Stay tuned for live updates on the aftermath and ongoing rescue operations.
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Taiwanese authorities confirmed the death toll in the accident, which saw the driver and assistant driver killed and others crushed to death, had risen to 50.
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At least 36 people have died after a passenger train smashed into a vehicle on its tracks and partially derailed outside a tunnel in Taiwan.Dozens more have been injured and survivors climbed out of..
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