Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:01pm on 04 Apr 2024,Thursday International
Rescue teams in Taiwan are racing against time to reach over 100 people trapped in mining areas and Taroko National Park after a powerful earthquake killed nine and injured around 1,000. Hualien, the worst-hit city on the east coast, faces challenges with over 50 aftershocks recorded since the quake struck. Helicopters airlifted six miners from a gypsum quarry, while efforts continue to locate dozens more trapped. The quake, measuring 7.2 to 7.7, caused widespread damage, including chemical fires and collapsed buildings. Hundreds seek shelter as emergency workers battle to stabilize structures amid ongoing aftershocks.
