Reported 12 months ago
Suao-Chongde section of the Suao-Hualien route was blocked by debris flow, causing traffic disruption. After 40 hours of clearance work, the road was reopened to traffic, although controlled passing was still in place. The frequent incidents on the Suao-Hualien highway have been a major concern for drivers and have affected tourist visits to Hualien. Taiwan Railways also dealt with a train derailment caused by the debris flow and announced investigation results. Efforts to strengthen disaster prevention and warnings along the route are underway in response to continuous debris flow incidents.
Source: YAHOO