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Typhoon Danas crosses Taiwan, killing 2 and injuring more than 300

Typhoon Danas crosses Taiwan, killing 2 and injuring more than 300

Toronto Star18 hours ago
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Typhoon Danas brought heavy winds and torrential rains to parts of Taiwan on Monday, killing two people and injuring more than 300 on the island's densely populated west coast.
The typhoon lost intensity as it moved into the Taiwan Strait on a forecast path to mainland China.
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