٠٠:٠٣:٥٨A funeral service was held in Hualien on Friday for victims of the deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake which hit Taiwan earlier this week.
Footage shows mourners and Buddhist monks praying during the service, which was attended by Mayor Hsu Chen-Wei, who appeared with a cheque for one million Taiwanese dollars to help the city recover.
“I think this is very clear, the earthquake is unpredictable, it comes very suddenly and everyone feels the heartache, but also a lot of regret, so I think no matter how many words, it cannot comfort the pain of loss, loss of loved ones,” Hsu said after the funeral.
Outside, locals are seen helping recovery crews clear the rubble and debris from partially destroyed buildings.
“It was more serious than at other times. The earthquake brought despair because almost all the cabinets in the house were in ruins. Now, when we go back, we have to step over the ruins," a resident of Hualien said.
Wednesday's earthquake is the most significant to strike Taiwan since 1999 when a 7.6 magnitude tremor resulted in at least 2,400 fatalities.
According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), the epicentre of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake was situated 25km southeast of Hualien County Hall.
Officials confirmed a total of ten fatalities, with over 1,000 people injured across Taiwan. Over two dozen buildings collapsed in Hualien County.
Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te said that the 'top priority' for rescuers was to save those trapped underneath the rubble, during a visit to the area on Wednesday.
'Everyone feels the heartache' - Mourners attend funeral for victims of deadly Taiwan earthquake
A funeral service was held in Hualien on Friday for victims of the deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake which hit Taiwan earlier this week.
Footage shows mourners and Buddhist monks praying during the service, which was attended by Mayor Hsu Chen-Wei, who appeared with a cheque for one million Taiwanese dollars to help the city recover.
“I think this is very clear, the earthquake is unpredictable, it comes very suddenly and everyone feels the heartache, but also a lot of regret, so I think no matter how many words, it cannot comfort the pain of loss, loss of loved ones,” Hsu said after the funeral.
Outside, locals are seen helping recovery crews clear the rubble and debris from partially destroyed buildings.
“It was more serious than at other times. The earthquake brought despair because almost all the cabinets in the house were in ruins. Now, when we go back, we have to step over the ruins," a resident of Hualien said.
Wednesday's earthquake is the most significant to strike Taiwan since 1999 when a 7.6 magnitude tremor resulted in at least 2,400 fatalities.
According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), the epicentre of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake was situated 25km southeast of Hualien County Hall.
Officials confirmed a total of ten fatalities, with over 1,000 people injured across Taiwan. Over two dozen buildings collapsed in Hualien County.
Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te said that the 'top priority' for rescuers was to save those trapped underneath the rubble, during a visit to the area on Wednesday.
A funeral service was held in Hualien on Friday for victims of the deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake which hit Taiwan earlier this week.
Footage shows mourners and Buddhist monks praying during the service, which was attended by Mayor Hsu Chen-Wei, who appeared with a cheque for one million Taiwanese dollars to help the city recover.
“I think this is very clear, the earthquake is unpredictable, it comes very suddenly and everyone feels the heartache, but also a lot of regret, so I think no matter how many words, it cannot comfort the pain of loss, loss of loved ones,” Hsu said after the funeral.
Outside, locals are seen helping recovery crews clear the rubble and debris from partially destroyed buildings.
“It was more serious than at other times. The earthquake brought despair because almost all the cabinets in the house were in ruins. Now, when we go back, we have to step over the ruins," a resident of Hualien said.
Wednesday's earthquake is the most significant to strike Taiwan since 1999 when a 7.6 magnitude tremor resulted in at least 2,400 fatalities.
According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), the epicentre of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake was situated 25km southeast of Hualien County Hall.
Officials confirmed a total of ten fatalities, with over 1,000 people injured across Taiwan. Over two dozen buildings collapsed in Hualien County.
Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te said that the 'top priority' for rescuers was to save those trapped underneath the rubble, during a visit to the area on Wednesday.