77 people trapped and 700 injured across Taiwan after powerful earthquake

At least 77 people are trapped across Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck the island’s eastern coast, according to the National Fire Agency (NFA).

Authorities did not elaborate on the condition of those trapped, but said that rescue operations were underway.

The 7.4 magnitude quake has killed four people and injured more than 700 others, according to NFA. Of those injured, 132 are in Hualien County, near the epicenter of the quake, the agency added.

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