1991 Miaoli train collision

On 15 November 1991, two passenger trains collided in Miaoli County, Taiwan, killing 30 people and injuring 112. It was the deadliest train accident in Taiwan since 1948 until April 2021 when 49 passengers were killed after a train derailed in Hualien.

1991 Miaoli train collision
Details
Date15 November 1991
About 16:00 local time
LocationZaoqiao, Miaoli County
Coordinates24°39′58″N 120°50′5″E
CountryTaiwan
LineTaichung Line
OperatorTaiwan Railways Administration
Incident typeCollision
Statistics
Trains2
Deaths30
Injured112
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