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Taiwanese Tour Group Rolls Over in Gansu, Causing 1 Death

From Liberty Times · (13m ago) Chinese Critical tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A tour group from Taiwan traveling in Gansu, China, was involved in a rollover accident on April 24, 2026.
  • The accident resulted in one fatality and 12 injuries among the 15 passengers and a tour leader.
  • The tour was organized by Hsi-Hung Travel Service as a 'group of relatives and friends,' and the company has reported the incident and is arranging post-accident matters.

A tragic accident has struck a Taiwanese tour group in China's Gansu province, resulting in the death of one tourist and injuries to twelve others. The incident occurred on April 24, 2026, when a tour vehicle carrying 15 individuals, including a tour leader, overturned within the Gan Jia Secret Scenic Area. This unfortunate event casts a somber shadow over travel between Taiwan and the mainland.

The tour, organized by Hsi-Hung Travel Service, was a self-organized group comprising friends and relatives, traveling to Sichuan's Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou regions from April 20 to May 1. The accident happened during an excursion within the scenic area, highlighting the inherent risks associated with travel, even in popular tourist destinations.

This case was handled by Hsi-Hung Travel Service for a 'group of relatives and friends' traveling to China for tourism. The travel agency has reported to the Tourism Administration as required, and has travel accident insurance. The Tourism Administration has asked the travel agency to properly arrange for post-accident matters and subsequent arrangements.

— Taiwan's Tourism AdministrationProviding an update on the accident and the agency's response.

Taiwan's Tourism Administration has been notified and is working with the travel agency to manage the aftermath. Fortunately, ten of the injured have already been discharged from the hospital, while two remain under medical care. The travel agency has confirmed that the tour was covered by mandatory travel accident insurance, and they are now focused on arranging for the repatriation of the deceased and providing support to the injured and their families. This incident underscores the importance of safety protocols and preparedness for tour operators facilitating cross-strait travel.

The group of 15 passengers (including 1 tour leader) experienced a rollover accident while riding a sightseeing vehicle in the Gan Jia Secret Scenic Area yesterday (24th), resulting in 1 death and 12 injuries. Currently, 10 people have been discharged from the hospital, and 2 are receiving treatment.

— Taiwan's Tourism AdministrationDetailing the casualties and current status of the injured.
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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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