Train Hits Rocks and Stuck in Qingshui Tunnel! Carriages Lose Power with Strange Smell, Passengers Escape in a Haste

Reported about 1 year ago

At around 4:50 pm today, the Taiwan Railways train No. 229 (3000 series Taroko Express) was suspected to be hit by falling rocks at section K51 inside Qingshui Tunnel on the westbound line between Chongde and Horen. Some carriages experienced power outage and emitted a strange smell. Passengers had to step into the muddy water to escape due to heavy rain in Hualien. Approximately 500 passengers were on board, with 7 sustaining injuries. Rescuers are currently aiding the injured, including the driver who suffered a fracture.

Source: YAHOO

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