Quake devastates Taiwan tourist spot

HUALIEN, Taiwan - Rescue workers pulled survivors and bodies from buildings tilting precariously in the Taiwan county of Hualien on Wednesday after an overnight earthquake killed at least seven, injured more than 200 and left dozens missing.

Emergency responders were focusing on a 12-story apartment block and a nearby hotel, both of which were leaning dangerously after their lower floors pancaked when the 6.5 magnitude quake hit the popular tourist county late on Tuesday.

The local fire agency said at least seven people had been killed and around 250 were injured across the county. The toll could rise as rescuers continue their work.