2 missing, 75 trapped after Hualien barrier lake bursts banks

Floodwaters from the overflowing Matai'an Creek barrier lake in Hualien County swept into Guangfu Township Tuesday afternoon, leaving at least 75 people trapped and two others missing, according to the Hualien County Fire Bureau.

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