Bridge Crumbles as Magnitude-6.8 Earthquake Shakes Eastern Taiwan

At least one person died after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Taiwan on Sunday, September 18.

Drone video recorded by Aloong Chiu shows extensive damage to Kaoliao Bridge in Hualien County.

Citing authorities, local media reported that three people were rescued from the bridge following its collapse. Credit: Aloong Chiu via Storyful

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