Reported about 1 year ago
Severe afternoon thunderstorms and heavy rain in Hualien on June 21, 2024, caused a landslide on the Western Main Line between Hualien and Chongde stations. The Taroko Express 229 collided with falling rocks, derailed, and got stuck in the Qingshui Tunnel, resulting in injuries to the driver with fractures and multiple passengers. Premier instructed the Ministry of Transportation to assist in treating the injured, while the Minister of Transportation personally oversaw the situation at the railway's emergency response center.
Source: YAHOO