Hundreds of flood victims in Taiwan prepared for a second night in shelters on Wednesday as rescuers searched for survivors after a barrier lake burst in torrential rains from Super Typhoon Ragasa.

The lake in eastern Hualien county -- formed by series of landslides that created a natural dam wall -- gave way Tuesday and the resulting flood washed away a bridge and swept into the town of Guangfu, leaving a trail of thick sludge and mud.

At least 14 people were killed and 46 injured with authorities trying to confirm the number missing after the flood, according to an update from the Hualien County Government late Wednesday.

Wrecked cars and scooters lay by the roadside or piled on top of each other by the floodwaters, with furniture scattered along the streets.

Residents said the mud w

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