Two Canadians trapped on a trail in Taiwan Wednesday were rescued after a major earthquake shook the Asian island nation.
The Canadians – a man and a woman – were among 12 individuals trapped on the Sandimen Trail along the Central Cross-Island Highway, a spokesperson for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada told Global News.
The woman was injured by falling rocks and received medical treatment at the scene before being transported to a hospital.
Global Affairs Canada updated its travel advisory for Taiwan on Wednesday warning of aftershocks and urging Canadians in the country to exercise caution. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday Canada “stands ready” to help Taiwan.
The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people, sending some scrambling out windows of damaged buildings and halting train service throughout the island. A tsunami warning was triggered but later lifted.
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