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Rockslide Destroys Recently Closed Taipei Bowling Alley; No Injuries Reported

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A bowling alley in Taipei's Yuanshan area, which recently ceased operations, was severely damaged by a large rock that fell from a hillside.
  • The incident occurred after days of heavy rainfall caused the slope to erode, leading to the rockslide.
  • Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the building was already closed, and authorities are investigating the cause of the rockfall.

A recently closed bowling alley in Taipei's Yuanshan district suffered significant damage when a massive boulder dislodged from a nearby hillside and crashed through the building. The incident happened after consecutive days of heavy rainfall weakened the slope, triggering the rockslide.

Authorities were alerted to the situation on Thursday evening after the Taipei City Government's Department of Engineering received a report. Police dispatched officers to the scene to ascertain if anyone was trapped or injured. However, initial checks confirmed that the building was unoccupied due to its recent closure, and no casualties were reported.

The exact cause of the landslide and the extent of the structural damage to the bowling alley are currently under investigation by relevant city departments. The incident highlights potential risks associated with unstable slopes in areas experiencing prolonged periods of heavy rain.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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