Train crashes into truck in Taiwan

  • 12 years ago
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A train crashed into a dump truck in Taiwan killing the train driver.
At least 22 people were injured.
The truck driver, who was moving gravel at the time, got out alive without any injuries.
He was being questioned by police.
One passenger said the impact was so powerful her body was thrust forward.
(SOUNDBITE) (Taiwanese) UNNAMED INJURED WOMAN PASSENGER SAYING:
"It was a strong shock, I fell off the chair then hit my head on the chair in front of me. This is how I got injured."
Over one hundred rescue workers and 14 ambulances were sent to the scene.
Marie-Claire Fennessy, Reuters

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