Deadly 7.4 Earthquake, over 800 Injured, Death Toll Growing
A powerful earthquake struck Taiwan early Wednesday, resulting in nine fatalities and injuring hundreds. The quake, which had its epicenter in the mountainous and sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien, also led to the collapse of numerous buildings, particularly in the southern city of Hualien. The tremor triggered a brief tsunami warning for southern Japanese islands. The Taiwanese fire department confirmed the death toll, adding that over 800 people were injured in the incident. Authorities …