Taiwan train crash kills at least 18, injures 160

[sandensea]

Source: Reuters

At least 18 people died and 160 were injured when a train derailed in northeastern Taiwan on Sunday, authorities said.

Several carriages were overturned in the crash, which occurred in Yilan County near the coast on a line popular among tourists.

The government said the train had been carrying 366 people, and the Central News Agency said more than 30 were still trapped on board.

The derailment came weeks ahead of island-wide local elections that are being seen as a bellwether for President Tsai Ing-wen's ruling party’s performance in presidential elections due in 2020.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-accident/taiwan-train-crash-kills-at-least-18-injures-160-idUSKCN1MV0F2

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[Stuart G]

1. Horrible..