A devastating accident occurred on Friday as a passenger train traveling from Taipei to Taitung derailed inside a tunnel in Taiwan. The incident resulted in at least 51 fatalities and over 178 injuries, marking the worst railway accident on the island in four decades. Local authorities anticipate the possibility of the death toll rising as rescue and recovery efforts continue. The train was carrying approximately 360 passengers at the time of the derailment. The conductor reported experiencing a \"vigorous wobble\" before the tragedy unfolded.
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Conductor of Taiwan ill-fated train: I felt a vigorous wobble
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