TAIPEI – A bridge collapsed into a harbor in northeastern Taiwan, crushing several fishing boats with some crew feared trapped, according to authorities.
At least nine people fell into the water and seven were rescued, Taiwan’s Central News Agency said. Six people were seriously injured.
The bridge, which carries traffic over the busy fishing port, damaged three fishing boats and two vehicles, including an oil tanker around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, officials said.
Late on Monday, typhoon Mitag, packing maximum winds of 162 kph (100 mph), swept past northeastern Taiwan, injuring 12 people and cutting power to over 66,000 homes, with more than 150 flights canceled.(Reuters)
