Dozens feared dead as train derails in Taiwan

Over 30 people are feared to be dead after a Taroko Express train carrying about 350 passengers derailed in a Hualien County in eastern Taiwan on Friday.

Over 60 people have been injured in the accident, Kyodo news reported, citing local media.

The incident happened on the first day of the four-day Tomb Sweeping Festival weekend, according to the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA).

The train derailed at 9:28 am, which departed from Shulin, New Taipei, headed to Taitung, with the train's second and third cars derailing, TRA further said, reported CNA News reported.

According to the TRA, an emergency task force has been put to investigate the cause of the incident.

At least 36 people have died after a train derailed on Friday in eastern Taiwan, while 72 were injured, the transport ministry said: Reuters

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Breaking: Fire department says several feared dead and injured after a train carrying around 350 passengers derailed in a tunnel in Hualien County, Taiwan. (Video via 鄭榮貴 on Facebook) pic.twitter.com/WTyMeoXJQ1

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( With inputs from ANI )

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