In an alley on Taiwan Avenue in Central District, Taichung City, it was reported this morning that a suspected old building suddenly collapsed, trapping 3 people.

(Photo courtesy of Fire Department)

First submission: 11:10

Update time: 11:54

[Reporter Xu Guozhen/Taichung Report] In an alley on Taiwan Avenue in the Central District of Taichung City, it was reported this morning that a suspected old building collapsed suddenly, causing 3 people to be trapped. At first, it was reported that 2 people were trapped under the rubble. Contact, one person's foot was pinned down, a 60-year-old man was rescued at 11:15 earlier, but there was no sign of life, he was rushed to Taichung Hospital for emergency treatment, and the police and firefighters continued to rescue him.

In addition, because there was also a gas leak at the scene, Xinzhong Gas Company also sent personnel there urgently.

In an alley on Taiwan Avenue in Central District, Taichung City, it was reported this morning that a suspected old building suddenly collapsed, trapping 3 people.

(Photo by reporter Liao Yaodong)