Death toll in Taiwan quake stands at nine, hundreds injured


Military personnel aiding in rescue and relief efforts in a damaged building in Hualien on April 3. - AFP

TAIPEI: At least nine people were killed and more than 800 injured Wednesday (April 3) by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.

Officials said the quake was the strongest to shake the island in decades, and warned of more tremors in the days ahead.

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