Nine dead, over 1,000 injured as earthquake rescue operations continue

The strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in nearly 25 years has resulted in nine deaths, 1,011 injuries, and 143 people trapped as of 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, according to central and local officials.

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