Taiwan transport minister accepts responsibility for train crash as questions mount

HUALIEN: Taiwan's transport minister said on Sunday he would not shirk his responsibility for a deadly train crash, even as his resignation was rejected amid growing questions over safety lapses that could have contributed to the disaster.

"I am also in charge of minimising the damage caused by the entire accident. After the whole rescue work is completed, I believe I will take the responsibility," he said. , though the high court's Hualien branch on Sunday rescinded that decision after the prosecutors appealed it, sending the case back to the lower court. Lee and his lawyer have declined to answer reporters' questions.The transport ministry, and the rail administration which comes under it, are facing scrutiny over a number of questions, including why there was no proper fencing at the site and whether too many standing-only tickets were sold.

The uncle of the youngest confirmed victim, a five-year-old girl, tearfully told reporters he was still waiting for an apology for the accident.The government has promised compensation and that it will do everything it can to help survivors and their relatives.

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