Violent earthquake hits Taiwan: number of deaths increases - trapped Germans freed from tunnel.. As of: April 4, 2024, 5:20 a.m By: Patrick Huljina, Anna-Lena Kiegerl, Robin Dittrich CommentsPressSplit Taiwan was hit by a strong earthquake on Wednesday.

At least nine people have died and more than 900 have been injured. Two Germans were trapped in a tunnel - they are now safe. This news ticker is continually updated.