New Taipei City

Helicopter Crashes into the Ocean 2 Dead 5 Rescued

The wreckage of a helicopter after crashing in the sea is seen washed up on the shore in New Taipei City Taiwan
Disaster 
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Five people were rescued but one crew member was killed instantly when a helicopter crashed into the ocean near Shimen township, New Taipei City today, March 11. One crew member was rushed to hospital but later died. The helicopter belonged to the Ministry of the Interior Airborne Division, and was carrying coast guard and shipping company engineers. The Taiwan-registered freighter came aground yesterday after losing power in rough conditions. Taiwan has been under the influence of a severe continental cold

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Random Crazy Knife Attack in Sanxia

Police officers escort a juvenile charged with a violent crime. The suspect is not handcuffed or shackled.
Violent Crimes 
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At the same time as the Zhongshan (Chongshan) Metro stabbing case was unfolding, a junior highschool student grabbed a ‘vegetable knife’ and attacked two random strangers on the street in Sanxia, New Taipei City. One boy and one girl were injured, and received stitches on their arms and hands. When interrogated, the teenage suspect claimed to have quarreled with his aunt so he left home with the intention of stabbing people so he could get arrested and get some peace

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