Taipei Times
AsiaPac · 11 mins ago
Bavi injures 113, leaves hundreds of homes in dark
Staff writer, with CNA Typhoon Bavi lashed Taiwan yesterday, injuring 113 people, prompting the evacuation of 14,605 residents and knocking out power in 234,481 households, the government said.Most of the injuries were due to people falling off motorcycles or bicycles due to strong winds and slippery roads, and others occurred during the typhoon preparations, Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) data as of 8pm yesterday showed.No fatalities or severe injuries had been reported as of press time last night. Maintenance personnel from Taiwan Power Co’s Taichung District Office carry out emergency repairs yesterday after strong winds from Typhoon Bavi toppled trees onto power lines. Photo courtesy of Taiwan Power Co’s Taichung District Office Due to flooding and landslide risks, 14,605 p
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