Because Taroko’s highways are closed, more than 600 people are still stranded.
Following the report of over 300 aftershocks, many became uneasy.
Authorities in Hualien City rescue those who are stuck in buildings.
Hundreds of people are still stuck in hotels in Taroko National Park, a famous tourist attraction, following Wednesday’s tremendous earthquake that struck eastern Taiwan, bringing the total number of injured individuals to above 1,000.
This comes after Taiwan was slammed by the largest earthquake in 25 years, measuring 7.2 magnitude, which resulted in nine fatalities and damaged over 100 buildings.
According to Taiwan’s seismic agency, the epicenter of the earthquake was located just off the east coast, in the sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien, at a depth of 15.5 kilometers (9.6 miles).
In Taipei, the capital, buildings trembled fiercely as well, but there was less disturbance and damage.
The nation also issued a tsunami warning, however no damage was reported from it, and later on, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said that there was no longer a risk of dangerous tsunami waves.
