Tragic Incident in Hualien: Man Struck and Killed by Train, Disrupting Rail and Road Traffic

A man was fatally struck by a Taiwan Railways train at a railway crossing in Hualien, causing severe traffic disruptions.

A tragic incident occurred in Hualien, Taiwan, on the evening of [date - to be specified], when a man was struck and killed by a Taiwan Railways (台鐵) 449 Tzu-Chiang express train. The accident happened at the Jianguo Road railway crossing between Hualien City and Ji'an at approximately 9 p.m.

The impact was so severe that the man was reportedly severed in two, resulting in his immediate death. The train, which was carrying 40 passengers, was stopped at the accident scene. Authorities have begun an investigation.

Eyewitness accounts suggest the man was seen near the railway crossing shortly before the collision. The investigation will determine the circumstances that led to the incident. The incident has resulted in significant disruption to both rail and road traffic in the area.