Train Crash In Taiwan Kills At Least 48

A tragic train accident in Taiwan resulted in at least 48 deaths and numerous injuries. The derailment was caused by a worksite truck sliding onto the tracks. Survivors had to escape by walking on the train's roof. The incident occurred at the start of a holiday weekend and is the worst in decades.

How many passengers were on board the train during the accident?

What caused the train to derail?

What did some survivors have to do to escape the damaged train?

What significant event coincided with the train accident?

How does this accident rank in terms of severity on the island in recent decades?