Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-10-22

Taiwan was hit by a tragic train derailment on Sunday that led to at least 18 deaths and

People lined up to donate at the Yilan blood donation center on Monday. (CNA pic)

187 injured. When news got out that the victims needed blood donations, many went to blood donation centers to help.

Many people lined up to donate blood early Monday morning outside of the Yilan blood donation center. Mr. Tsang was the first in line to donate. He came at 6am Monday morning to do what he could to help the victims. Some came from afar. One man came from Banqiao because he knew the need was urgent.

The center in Yilan has been packed with donors. One of the workers said they don’t have enough personnel there. She said that people can also donate at other locations or come back if the wait is too long.
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