WATCH: School roof collapses on children during tennis match

WATCH: School roof collapses on children during tennis match

A massive earthquake was reported on Sunday, 18 September, where one person reportedly died, and 146 were injured

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An earthquake left a few damaged buildings and torn-up roads in a small town in the Southeastern part of Taiwan

According to News 24, the earthquake was thought to have a magnitude of 7.2 while threatening a possible tsunami. 

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It has been confirmed that the quake was downgraded to a 6.9 magnitude, and there are no further tsunami threats.

Following the quake, a video shared on social media shows the terrifying moment when a school gym's roof collapsed. 

The footage shows children running for their lives as the roof collapses during a tennis match. 

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According to Daily Maverick, Taiwan's fire department reported that at least one person has died and 146 were injured. 

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