Taiwanese Tour Group Rollover in Gansu: 1 Dead, 12 Injured; MAC Pledges Full Support
A vehicle carrying Taiwanese tourists overturned in Gansu, China, resulting in one death and 12 injuries. The MAC expressed condolences and is working with SEF to provide all possible assistance for the victims' families.
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- 📰 Published: April 25, 2026 at 21:27
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Central News Agency (Reporter: Liao Wen-chi, Taipei, 25th) The Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) confirmed on the evening of the 25th that a Taiwanese tour group was involved in a vehicle rollover accident in Gansu on the 24th, leaving 1 dead and 12 injured. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) expressed its deep condolences to the deceased and pledged full assistance to the families.
According to the SEF, a group of over 30 people led by a Mr. Chen traveled to mainland China on the 20th. On the afternoon of the 24th, a park vehicle they were riding in Gansu overturned. Among the 15 passengers on board, one died and 12 were injured. Currently, 9 of the injured remain under observation in the hospital.
In a press release on the 25th, the MAC stated that regarding the vehicle rollover in the Ganjia Secret Area Scenic Spot, Xiahe County, Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province, they contacted the Lanzhou Taiwanese Business Association through SEF immediately upon learning of the incident. They are fully assisting the families with follow-up matters.
The MAC expressed condolences to the deceased, wished for a speedy recovery for the injured, and extended its sympathy to the families. They emphasized that they will fully assist with the aftermath.
The MAC added that the travel agency has insurance coverage (including accidental death and medical insurance). The Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has instructed the travel agency to arrange for family members of the victims in Taiwan to travel to China for appropriate handling of the aftermath, insurance claims, and family consolation.
According to the SEF, a group of over 30 people led by a Mr. Chen traveled to mainland China on the 20th. On the afternoon of the 24th, a park vehicle they were riding in Gansu overturned. Among the 15 passengers on board, one died and 12 were injured. Currently, 9 of the injured remain under observation in the hospital.
In a press release on the 25th, the MAC stated that regarding the vehicle rollover in the Ganjia Secret Area Scenic Spot, Xiahe County, Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province, they contacted the Lanzhou Taiwanese Business Association through SEF immediately upon learning of the incident. They are fully assisting the families with follow-up matters.
The MAC expressed condolences to the deceased, wished for a speedy recovery for the injured, and extended its sympathy to the families. They emphasized that they will fully assist with the aftermath.
The MAC added that the travel agency has insurance coverage (including accidental death and medical insurance). The Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has instructed the travel agency to arrange for family members of the victims in Taiwan to travel to China for appropriate handling of the aftermath, insurance claims, and family consolation.