High-speed train Puyuma Express headed to the city of Taichung on the east coast of Taiwan. On board, according to preliminary data, there were more than 340 passengers, reports the Air Force.

The train derailed in Yilan. Judging by the photos taken at the scene, several cars overturned.

According to local authorities, the incident occurred around October 21, 16:50 local time..

148 passengers were injured, about 30 people are still under the wreckage of the train, 18 people died.

Doctors and rescuers are already working at the scene of the incident.. They are assisted by fire and military personnel..