Filipina tourist hit by train in Taiwan out of danger, says Manila Economic and Cultural Office

MANILA: The Filipina tourist who was hit by a train in Taiwan is now out of danger, but she needs at least two weeks to recuperate.

This was confirmed by Atty. Cheloy Garafil, chairperson of Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan on Thursday (Jan 23).

“The good news is that her spine surgery yesterday was very successful and now she’s in the hospital recuperating,” said Garafil over Radyo 630.

“She’s okay now and she just needs around two weeks to recuperate,” she added.

Garafil said the Filipina tourist was immediately brought to hospital after the accident.

“There are other surgeries and medications that she still to undergo but the spine surgery was the major one. This was the last conducted and we were told that she’s out of danger,” she said.

According to Garafil, the Filipina was struck by the train after she posed for a picture and “raised her hand.”

Garafil said the incident happened last January 21, 2025. – Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN