Train crash in Taiwan kills 50 people

Train crash in Taiwan kills 50 people

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Science, Architecture

11th Grade - University

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On April 2nd, a train in Taiwan collided with a crane truck, causing a major accident. The truck had rolled onto the tracks shortly before the collision. The train, carrying 498 people, derailed after hitting the truck, resulting in multiple casualties. The driver had limited time to react, and the collision caused significant damage, particularly to the train's carriages. The incident led to numerous fatalities and injuries, with most casualties occurring in the derailed carriages.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the destination of the Toroco Express train involved in the collision?

Kaohsiung City

Hualian County

Tydom County

Taipei City

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were standing on the train at the time of the crash?

498

372

250

122

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what speed was the train likely traveling when the collision occurred?

80 miles per hour

100 miles per hour

60 miles per hour

130 miles per hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much time did the train driver have to react before the collision?

5 seconds

8 seconds

10 seconds

6.9 seconds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which carriage had the highest number of casualties?

Third carriage

Fifth carriage

Eighth carriage

Seventh carriage