Taiwan experienced its largest earthquake in 25 years, resulting in the death of nine individuals and leaving over 800 injured. Additionally, 50 people are reported missing while traveling to a national park. Rescue efforts are underway, with firefighters using ladders to bring people to safety.
TAIPEI — Taiwan 's biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people on Wednesday , injuring more than 800, while 50 went missing en route to a national park , authorities said, as rescuers used ladders to bring others to safety.Firefighters work at the site where a building collapsed following the earthquake, in Hualien, Taiwan , in this handout provided by Taiwan 's National Fire Agency on April 3, 2024.
"This is the biggest earthquake I have ever experienced," said the woman, who asked to be identified only by her family name, Chan. But they had lost contact with 50 travellers aboard four minibuses heading to a hotel in a national park, Taroko Gorge, they said, without giving details."At present the most important thing, the top priority, is to rescue people," said President-elect Lai Ching-te, speaking outside one of the collapsed buildings in Hualien.
In the Philippines, seismology officials warned coastal residents in several provinces to move to higher ground.
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