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Reports of deaths following quake in Taiwan

One person is reported dead following a 6.3 magnitutde earthquake on the island of Taiwan. The vi...
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09.56 2 Jun 2013


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Reports of deaths following quake in Taiwan

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09.56 2 Jun 2013


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One person is reported dead following a 6.3 magnitutde earthquake on the island of Taiwan.

The victim is believed to have been struck by fallen rocks as he climbed a mountain in the centre of the island.

The quake struck close to the capital of Taipei, shaking buildings and sending people running into the streets.

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State television said the quake had triggered a gas explosion in the centre of the island but so far there are no reports of casualties.


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