A powerful magnitude-6.9 earthquake rocked Hualien County in China's Taiwan region Sunday, sparking urgent rescue missions as buildings shook and roads cracked. 🚨 The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
Local responders sprang into action, with the Hualien County Fire Department and Police racing against time to save lives. Four residents trapped in a collapsed convenience store in Yuli Township were successfully rescued—a glimmer of hope amid the chaos. 🚑💪
Rescue operations continue as teams assess damage and search for anyone else affected. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. 📲
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4 trapped residents have been rescued in Hualien County, Taiwan
cgtn.com