Families of the 23 Chinese tourists who died from a bus fire in Taiwan finally received their settlement amounting to NT$6.64 million per victim, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications reported on its website. 

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On July 19 this year, a tour bus carrying 24 tourists from Liaoning province in mainland China was on its way to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport when the bus crashed into a highway barrier along Freeway No. 2. It was the group's last tour day.

The bus was soon engulfed by flames, trapping the 24 tourists, the tour guide, and the driver, inside. No one survived the tragic accident. After a thorough investigation, Taiwanese authorities revealed in September that the driver Su Ming-cheng was driving the tour bus under the influence of alcohol. He poured gasoline on the passengers and on himself before intentionally setting the bus on fire. 

The case is now closed as the driver also died. 

Out of the 24 victims, only one refused to sign the settlement of NT$6.64 million.

Families of the 22 victims already received the money from the tour bus' insurance company, while the other one is still completing the documentary requirements. 

Out of the 24 victims, only one refused to sign the settlement of NT$6.64 million and only accepted the basic insurance compensation of NT$2 million to all victims. The family said that they will hire a lawyer and file a lawsuit against the bus company. 

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