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triggered landslides and toppled buildings, the eastern city of Hualien near the epicentre was unusually quiet for a long weekend.
Taxi driver and tour guide Sung Kun-yi, 45, said that many tourists had “understandably” cancelled their trips after the county saw severe damage following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that has killed 10 people and injured more than 1,000. More than 300 aftershocks continued to hit Taiwan on the day of the earthquake. Many were felt strongly in Hualien City, including by Mr Sung, who said he did not dare to sleep “too soundly” that night in case he needed to evacuate.
The Uranus Building has since become the face of the earthquake after it tilted heavily to one side. ST PHOTO: YIP WAI YEE Speaking to The Straits Times, the 29-year-old, who wished to be known only by her nickname Cheng-cheng, said that she had left behind important documents, including her university certificates.Early inspections by structural engineers and the Hualien District Prosecutors Office found the building to be what is known as a “soft-leg” construction, which means that it lacked essential pillar support. Plans are under way for the building to be torn down on April 5.
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