A bridge at Nanfangao port, Suao town, Taiwan collapsed on October 1. It crushed 3 fishing boats and many people were stranded. The bri...
A bridge at Nanfangao port, Suao town, Taiwan collapsed on October 1. It crushed 3 fishing boats and many people were stranded.
The bridge collapsed at Nanfangao port, Suao town, Taiwan - Photo: AFP
According to Taiwanese news agency Central News, at least 9 people fell into the water. Authorities have saved 7 of them. There are 6 cases of serious injury. Meanwhile, Channel News Asia quoted from the Coast Guard said at least 14 people were injured.
Taiwanese fire forces estimated that six people were missing or could be trapped inside the ships.
Reuters reported that divers were currently searching for people trapped in fishing vessels.
"The bridge collapsed around 9:30 am on October 1 (local time). There was still a tanker on the bridge and the car caught fire. We were afraid some fishermen were still trapped inside. fishing vessels ". Mr. Shih I-chun, the secretary of Mayor Suao, said.
The functional forces have set up emergency centers for victims. The Taiwanese military said the navy was involved in emergency operations.
The bridge crushed some fishing boats - Photo: AFP
"Saving people is a top priority. I will contact the relevant agencies and do everything possible to save people." Mr. Su Tseng-chang, head of Taiwan's executive branch, said.
The cause of the incident is currently unknown.
Earlier, Typhoon Mitag on September 30 with winds of 162 km / h swept through this area of Taiwan. The storm has left 12 people injured, more than 66,000 households have blackouts and more than 150 flights were canceled.
The bridge looks from afar - Photo: AFP
The tank truck caught fire because it was crushed beautifully
Ms. Phoenix
