Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien
The search for survivors of Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years continues.
At least nine people have been confirmed dead and hundreds injured after the magnitude 7.2 tremor hit off the island’s east on Wednesday morning.
Relief efforts are focussed on Hualien, along the rugged and scenic east coast, where dozens of buildings were left teetering after their lower floors collapsed, bridges and tunnels were destroyed and roads were damaged by rocks and landslides.
In its latest update on Thursday morning, the National Fire Agency said 1,038 people had been injured, while 52 were missing and uncontactable. The death toll remained at nine, all of whom were found in Hualien.
Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok joins us live from Hualien, on Taiwan’s east coast to discuss the latest updates.
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