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

Typhoon Danas has brought heavy winds and torrential rains to parts of Taiwan, 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 Monday. Authorities said one person died when their vehicle was hit by a falling tree, and another died after his respirator malfunctioned due to losing power. More than 3,400 people were forced to evacuate – mostly from mountainous areas around the southern port city of Kaohsiung. The typhoon had also intensified seasonal rains as it passed by the Philippines. On the Chinese mainland, vessels were called to port, ferries were suspended, and offshore facilities evacuated as the typhoon approached.