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Taiwan Earthquake: Rescuers Work To Free Trapped Miners

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Rescuers are currently engaged in efforts to free dozens of individuals who are trapped following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan's east coast on Wednesday. This earthquake is reported to be the strongest to hit the region in the past 25 years.

Tragically, at least nine individuals have lost their lives, with over 900 others sustaining injuries. Additionally, more than 100 buildings have been damaged due to the quake, which also triggered landslides in the affected areas.

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