The steel beam suspended by the crane fell and hit the moving Taichung MRT train.

(Provided by Zhongshi News Bureau)

[Reporter Chen Yun/Report from Taipei] Taichung MRT suffered a major casualty accident this afternoon. A large crane at a nearby construction site fell while hoisting steel beams and building materials and hit the moving MRT train.

The Presidential Palace stated that President Tsai Ing-wen expressed condolences to the victims and their families, and asked the relevant units to clarify the cause of the incident and assist the Taichung City Government to ensure that relevant facilities are safe and resume operation as soon as possible.

Presidential Office Spokesperson Lin Yuchan said that President Tsai expressed condolences to the victims and their families, and asked the Ministry of Health and Welfare to provide the best care for the injured.

At the same time, the President asked the relevant units to clarify the cause of the accident as soon as possible, and assist the Taichung City Government to resume the operation of the Taichung MRT as soon as possible after ensuring that the relevant facilities are safe and sound.

The President also thanked the rescuers at the scene and wished the injured a speedy recovery.