Watch: Viral drone footage of damaged Gaoliao bridge in aftermath of Taiwan quake

A massive 6.9 magnitude earthquake recently struck Taiwan, the tremors of which were felt in neighbouring countries including China and Japan. While the high-intensity earthquake caused widespread damage to including several buildings, roads, bridges and houses. It also derailed train carriages in the sparsely populated southeastern region. Visuals of the damage have gone viral on the internet. Besides, a video from Taiwan’s eastern Hualien county showing the collapsed bridge has gone viral. A video shared by CNN on Instagram shows the 600-meter-long damaged Gaoliao bridge’s plight following the earthquake:

Many people took to the comment section to express their concerns over the devastating conditions following the earthquake. While many were worried, some also prayed for the well-being of the people of Taiwan. Here are some reactions:

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Taiwan earthquake Earlier on Sunday, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, causing massive damage across the island nation and triggering tsunami warnings. As a result of this, several buildings, roads, and bridges were damaged and several people were trapped under the debris. The epicentre was reported to be in Taitung county. While no casualties have been reported so far, rescue and restoration work are underway. Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.