An earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday has resulted in a tragic death toll of nine individuals, with 882 people reported injured, according to Taiwan's National Fire Agency (NFA). The severity of the injuries has not been specified by the NFA at this time.
Currently, 131 individuals are trapped following the earthquake. Among them are 50 employees of the Silks Place Hotel Taroko, who were traveling in four minibuses when the disaster struck. Authorities have been unable to establish contact with them via phone and have classified them as trapped until further notice.
