15 feared dead in mudslide
2004-08-26 07:17
Taipei - At least 15 Taiwan villagers were buried and feared dead after their homes were wiped out by mudslides caused by Typhoon Aere, an official said on Thursday.
After inspecting Tochang village by helicopter, Hsinshu County Mayor Cheng Yung-chin told reporters that 15 people were feared buried, the official said.
If all were confirmed dead, it would push toll of typhoon Aere to at least 22 in Taiwan. - AFP
- SAPA