Taiwan Monday expressed “great sadness” following the explosion of a tanker truck last Saturday, killing 26 people and leaving more than 60 others injured.
In a statement, the Embassy of Taiwan said that “it is with great sadness that we learned of the tragic explosion of a tanker truck on September 14, which killed 26 people and injured 53.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured. We commend the efforts of the rescue teams and medical professionals who, with courage and dedication, continue to come to the aid of those affected by this tragedy,” said Taipei, adding that it “remains in solidarity with the Haitian people in these difficult times”.
According to police reports, in the midst of the tragedy, some residents, unaware of the danger, were recovering the fuel that was leaking from the tanker truck following the deadly accident with another truck.
The Civil Protection Directorate (DPC) of the town of Nippes, to the south of here, proceeded to the partial activation of the Departmental Emergency Operation Center (COUD) to ensure the coordination and control of operations
Prime Minister Garry Conille convened an emergency meeting following the tragedy, adding “I am truly sorry for the explosion of the gasoline tanker that occurred in Miragoâne.
“This is a horrible scene, what I have just witnessed,” he said after visiting the scene of the tragedy.
In 2021, at least 75 people were killed in Haiti’s second largest city Cap Haitien, when another fuel truck overturned and unleashed a fireball that swept through several homes and businesses that were built closely next to each other.
Source-CMC
