train suspected of derailment and dumping
According to Taiwan media reports, Taiwan's meteorological department said that at around 2:44 pm this afternoon, the Rui's magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred on the Taitung pond with a depth of 7.0 kilometers, and the largest earthquake in various places was in the top 6.
Guo Kaiwen, former director of the Earthquake Measurement and Reporting Center of Taiwan's Meteorological Department, said that the 6.8 earthquake is equal to the power of 8 atomic bombs ; the main earthquake occurs after the front earthquake, and similar situations are found all over the world. Before the 9.1 earthquake in East Japan, there was also a 7.3 earthquake.
Guo Kaiwen also said that aftershocks may reach magnitude 6.3 in the future.
Taijiu Line Deer Ye Lu Ming section collapsed during the earthquake this afternoon and almost hit the vehicle. The driver was so scared that he broke out in cold sweat and said, "It's so dangerous, it's a little bit."
A building in Yuli Town, Hualien County collapsed
A building in Yuli Town, Hualien County collapsed. Hearing that some people were trapped, the Fire Department was rushing to rescue. There are also trains suspected of cheating and falling into pieces, with unknown casualties.
In addition, Taiwan High-speed Railway stated that at 2:44 pm this afternoon, the earthquake alarm was started between Miaoli and Zuoying. A total of 12 operating trains (4 trains from south and 8 trains from north) were temporarily stopped when the earthquake occurred to ensure the safety of passengers.
Taiwan High-speed Railway said that the route inspection has been carried out, and the subsequent trains will gradually speed up and resume normal operation after confirming that they are safe and safe. This incident will cause some train delays, so please forgive me. (Editor: Fang Yanyan)
