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17 dead in Taiwan rail accident: authorities

YILAN, Taiwan, Oct 21, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – At least 17 people have died after
a train derailed and flipped over in Taiwan Sunday, authorities said.

The Taiwan Railways Administration confirmed the toll and said more than 70
people had also been injured in the accident in northeastern Yilan county.

BSS/AFP/RY/1715 hrs