University of Iowa graduate killed in Taiwan train crash
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWWL) The University of Iowa says a 2018 graduate was among those killed in a train derailment last week in Taiwan.
The Hawkeye community is remembering Iowa City native Senéad Short. She graduated with a BA with University Honors and With Distinction in international studies and a minor in French.
“Our thoughts are with Senéad’s family and friends and we offer condolences to all of those who lost loved ones in Friday’s accident,” the University said.
The passenger train Short was riding on was carrying nearly 500 people. It smashed into a truck on its tracks and partially derailed in Hualien County on April 2. In total, 50 people died and 202 were injured, according to Taiwan’s Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC).
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